World Tapas Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of June and is an opportunity to enjoy the best tapas from the Canary Islands.
Tapas culture is a tradition that has been adopted throughout Spain, and although at first there was no pinchos, montaditos, and banderillas gastronomy in the Canary Islands, due to the influx of tourists, many bars and restaurants have emerged that offer typical Spanish tapas and pinchos to accompany wine.
Some of the tapas served in the islands are typical dishes from the peninsula, which are now served anywhere in Spain, but there are also local tapas based on Canarian cuisine and the products grown on the islands.
Among the most popular local tapas are papas arrugadas with mojo, which are small potatoes with two sauces called mojo verde and mojo picón; gofio escaldado, a traditional recipe from the Canary Islands based on corn flour that is boiled in a fish broth; and Canarian trout with sweet potato, which are empanadas filled with sweet potato, a typical product in South America.
Other typical tapas include the Canarian potato omelet, which is made without onion or other condiments; the montadito of grilled cheese with mojo, which is a variation of traditional grilled cheese with a touch of spicy sauce; the fried Canarian chorizo tapas, which is a typical sausage from the area; and the black pudding with sweet potato, raisins, and almonds, which is a very curious and delicious hot tapa.
There are also tapas based on seafood, such as lapas with mojo verde, which is a shellfish with a typical seasoning from the Canary Islands; burgados, a type of sea snail served in a small casserole dish; and octopus with vegetable salad, which is a tapa based on products from the Atlantic Ocean.
Other tapas include fried pejines or gueles, which are the equivalent of fried fish from Cádiz; the fish and sweet potato timbale with Canarian dressing, which is a recreation of traditional ingredients in a different format; and carajacas, which are marinated livers served as a dish, but can also be found in different tapa formats.
In conclusion, if you are in the Canary Islands, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy these delicious local tapas that are a perfect blend of tradition and flavor. Happy World Tapas Day!