Pincho

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A pincho (literally means thorn) or pintxo (in Basque) is a small slice of bread upon which an ingredient or mixture of ingredients are put and held there using a stick.

A pincho is a typical dish of the Basque country, and is usually enjoyed as an appetizer, accompanied by a glass of red wine (called txikito) or beer (called zurito). It is very common in the tabernas of the Basque Country, Cantabria and Navarre.

Almost any ingredient can be put on the bread, but usually those most commonly found in the Basque country: fish (specially merluza, codfish, anchovies, gulas...), stuffed potato tortilla, peppers, croquetas, etc. are used.

People will usually enjoy a variety of Pinchos, which are placed on trays at the bar, and eat them whilst chatting with friends and drinking either the zurito or txikito mentioned earlier.

See also: tapas