Marti Buckley

The Book of Pintxos

Discover the Legendary Small Bites of Basque Country

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

For the first time ever, the recipes for pintxos-the small savoury and sweet dishes found in bars in Basque Country-are gathered to present the definitive bible on this significant food of Basque culture, along with the history and people who created them, written by award-winning author Marti Buckley.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Workman Publishing
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 962712
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. April 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 194mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 1112g
• ISBN-13: 9781579659875
• ISBN-10: 157965987X
• Artikelnr.: 68681759

Autorenporträt

Marti Buckley is an American writer and chef from Alabama who has resided in northern Spain since 2010. Her definitive book on Basque cuisine, Basque Country, earned her a prestigious IACP Cookbook Award in the 2019 International category, as well as Best Publication from the Basque Gastronomy Academy. She appears regularly on both Spanish and American television and radio programs, and her work has been featured in Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, and Wine Enthusiast, among others. Marti is co-founder of the International Society for the Preservation & Enjoyment of Vermouth. Find her Instagram @martibuckley.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Preface
Introduction
The Pintxo Commandments
The History of the Pintxo
 
Toothpick Pintxos
Banderillas and Bullfighting
The Industrialization of an Institution
Myths of the Toothpick
Gilda Anchovy, Pepper, and Olive Skewer
            Casa Valles, San Sebastián
            Piparrak Guindilla Peppers
Bilbainito Shrimp and Egg Skewer
            Mayonesa Casera Homemade Mayonnaise
            San Sebastián
Grillo Potato, Lettuce, and Onion Skewer
            Iturriza Taberna, Bilbao
Indurain Anchovy, Tuna, Pepper, and Olive Skewer
            Bodega Donostiarra, San Sebastián
            Bonito Tuna
Mix-and-Match Toothpick Pintxos
 
Bread Pintxos
The Spanish Baking Tradition
The Breads
The 5 Ws (And One H) of Slicing Bread for Pintxos
To Toast or Not to Toast
La Delicia The Delicacy
            Gran Bar La Espiga, San Sebastián
            Anchoa Anchovy
Anchoa en Salazón Salt-Cured Anchovy
Antonio Bar, San Sebastián
Anchoa con Pate de Oliva Anchovy with Olive Pâté
Bar Txepetxa, San Sebastián
Queso, Membrillo, y Nueces Cheese, Quince Paste, and Walnut
Drinking with Friends
Pimiento Relleno de Bonito Tuna-Stuffed Pepper
Bar Martínez, San Sebastián
Antxopi Antxopi
Aceite de Perejil Parsley Oil
El Rincon de Luis Mari, Vitoria
Vitoria
Seta, Jamón, y Guindilla Oyster Mushroom, Ham, and Pepper
Brie, Jamón, y Mermelada Brie, Ham, and Jam
Jamón Ham
Salmon Marinado Marinated Salmon
Bar El Globo, Bilbao
Bacalao al Pil Pil Salt Cod in Pil-Pil Sauce
            Preparing Salt Cod
Café Bar Bilbao, Bilbao
Tosta de Bogavante Lobster Toast
Bar Zeruko, San Sebastián
Mix-and-Match Bread Pintxos
 
Ensaladilla Pintxos
Ensaladilla Rusa Russian Potato Salad
The Ensaladilla Rusa Debate
The History of Russian Salad
Bar Ezkurra, San Sebastián
Ensaladilla de Txaka Crab Salad
            Mayonesa sin Huevo Eggless Mayonnaise
Ensaladilla de Puerro y Jamón Leek and Ham Salad
            The “Secret” Ingredient
El Velero The Sailboat
La Cepa, San Sebastián
Mix-and-Match Ensaladilla Rusa Pintxos
 
Fried Pintxos
The Batters
Frying Oil: Olive or Sunflower?
The History of the Croqueta
The Day of the Croqueta
Tips for Frying
Double-Dipping
How to Eat a Fried Pintxo in Basque Country
Bola de Carne Meat Fritter
Pamplona
Merluza Rebozada Battered Hake
Gamba a la Gabardina Fried Shrimp
Bar Paco Bueno, San Sebastián
Muscovita Muscovite
Hostería Del Temple, Pamplona
Mejillon Relleno Stuffed Mussels
Baste, Bilbao
Croqueta de Pollo Chicken Croquette
Urkabe, San Sebastián
Gavilla Sheaf
Bar Alustiza, AKA San Marcial, San Sebastián
Huevo Frito con Patata Fried Egg with Potato
Sagartoki, Vitoria
Black Rabas Black Calamari
            Fumet Fish Broth
A Fuego Negro
Mix-and-Match Croquetas
            Bechamel Béchamel
 
Bar Pintxos
The Display Case
The Big Tortilla Fiasco
Pintxos Donostiarras, The Book
Tortilla de Patatas Spanish Omelet
Bar Nestor, San Sebastián
Triangulo del Eme The Eme Triangle
Bar Eme
Bilbao
Ropa Vieja Old Clothes
Bar Astelena / La Jarana, San Sebastián
The Pintxo Scribes
Pastel de Pescado Hake Pâté
Curusán de Jamón Ibérico Iberian Ham Croissant
Ganbara, San Sebastián
Mango con Foie y Queso Cheese-and-Foie-Stuffed Mango
            Filadelfia
Bar Aloña Berri, San Sebastián
Crujiente de Manzana con Pato Duck with Crunchy Apple
Irrintzi, Bilbao
Capricho Escombro Iberian Scrap Sandwich
Bodegón Sarria, Pamplona
Sopa de Queso Idiazabal con Hongos Idiazabal Cheese Soup with Porcini
Gure Toki, Bilbao
Tomate Relleno Stuffed Tomato
Sorginzulo, Bilbao
Huevo Trufado Truffled Egg
Bar Gaucho, Pamplona
Turrón de Foie Foie Gras Nougat
PerretxiCo, Vitoria
If Not Bread, Then . . .?
 
Pastry Pintxos
From France
Tartaleta de Txangurro Spider Crab Tartlet
            Tomate Frito Tomato Sauce
            The Shapes of Puff Pastry
Crepes de Queso con Hongos Porcini-and-Cheese-Stuffed Crepe
            Gaztandegi, Bilbao
Txalupa Boat
            Working with Puff Pastry
Bar Bergara, San Sebastián
Filomena Philomena
            Working with Phyllo Dough
Bar Fitero, Pamplona
Esparrago Triguero Agridulce Sweet-and-Sour Asparagus
            Crema Balsámica Balsamic Glaze
Brick versus Phyllo
Bar Chelsy, Pamplona
Mix-and-Match Pastry Pintxos
 
Kitchen Pintxos
The Controversy
The Pintxo Scribes
Anatomy of a Plated Pintxo
Champi Mushroom
Tamboril, San Sebastián
Pintxo Moruno Moorish Kebab
Café Iruña, Bilbao
Brocheta de Gambas Shrimp Kebab with Pepper Vinaigrette
Jaizkibel Jaizkibel
Bar Gran Sol, Hondarribia
Risotto de Idiazabal Idiazabal Cheese Risotto
Borda Berri, San Sebastián
Foie a la Plancha Seared Foie Gras
La Cuchara de San Telmo, San Sebastián
Solomillo Beef Tenderloin
Gandarias, San Sebastián
Volcán de Morcilla Blood Sausage Volcano
Hidalgo 56, San Sebastián
Morcilla Blood Sausage
Milhojas de Habitas Fava Bean Mille-Feuille
Toloño, Vitoria
Verdel Atlantic Mackerel
Arroz con Socarrat Crusty Rice
Narru, San Sebastián
Choricero Peppers
Vieira Asada Sobre Ajoblanco Grilled Scallop with Ajoblanco
Casa Urola, San Sebastián
Mini Sartén de Huevo, Foie, y Hongos Egg, Foie Gras, and Porcini in a Pan
La Viña del Ensanche, Bilbao
Ravioli de Rabo Oxtail Ravioli
Zazpi, San Sebastián
Piquillo Parrillero Piquillo from the Grill
Xarma Cook & Culture, San Sebastián
 
 
Dessert Pintxos
The Final Frontier of the Pintxo
Tarta de Queso La Viña Cheesecake
            La Viña, San Sebastián
Torrija Caramelized Custard Bread
Límon Cuadrado Lemon Squared
Atari Gastroleku, San Sebastián
Mini Magnum Mini Popsicle
Saburdi, Vitoria
           
 
Resources
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Author