{"id":2363,"date":"2024-06-20T17:19:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/world-tapas-day-20-june-202-20240620\/"},"modified":"2025-02-26T15:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:14:52","slug":"world-tapas-day-20-june-202-20240620","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peexpress\/world-tapas-day-20-june-202-20240620\/","title":{"rendered":"Add an avo to brighten up your tapas table"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">Although there are various versions as to the true origins of&nbsp;tapas, the one thing global foodies agree on is that&nbsp;tapas&nbsp;are not going anywhere any time soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">So these bite-sized Spanish snacks \u2013 these&nbsp;days topped with delicious avo, among other things \u2013 now have an entire&nbsp;day&nbsp;to themselves,&nbsp;World&nbsp;Tapas&nbsp;Day, on the third Thursday of&nbsp;June&nbsp;every year, June 20 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\"><em>Pincho de tortilla<\/em>&nbsp;(Spanish omelette made with eggs, potatoes and olive oil),&nbsp;<em>patatas bravas<\/em>&nbsp;(fried cubed potatoes), cured ham and cheese served with&nbsp;<em>picos<\/em>&nbsp;(crunchy bread), deep fried calamari, potato croquettes, and&nbsp;<em>pan tumaca<\/em>&nbsp;(bread topped with a tomato, olive oil and garlic sauce) are popular&nbsp;tapas&nbsp;still served in Spain today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\"><span style=\"color:#242424;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;text-align:justify;\">According to a statement made by Protactic Strategic Communications, t<\/span>apas&nbsp;have taken on a life of their own across the globe as small plates of food enjoyed with drinks, shared among groups of friends, eaten as appetisers before main meals, or just enjoyed as a light meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">\u201cAs their popularity has spread, so have the different ways that people are enjoying them, with fresh new ingredients increasingly making their way onto the&nbsp;tapas&nbsp;menu,\u201d the statment said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">Of course, bright green avos with their high visual appeal are right up there with the most sought-after&nbsp;tapas&nbsp;toppings; who can resist a tasty morsel when it\u2019s topped with a splash of brilliant avo?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">That\u2019s actually one of the reasons why&nbsp;tapas&nbsp;have remained so popular since they hit the international food trend lists&nbsp;20&nbsp;years ago: they\u2019re picture perfect and so Instagrammable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">Different dishes also hold different sensory appeal, they\u2019re great for tasting and trying new dishes, and they\u2019re the best way to eat together in a group, where everything is easily shareable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">Thanks to their versatility, foodies have begun adding an avo to their&nbsp;tapas&nbsp;recipes in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">Avos can be used as a creamy base for countless dips and sauces \u2013 a staple on&nbsp;tapas&nbsp;tables \u2013 and can be incorporated sliced, diced, mashed or smashed into both meat and plant-based&nbsp;tapas. Their buttery texture makes them ideal to counter crunch, their creaminess offsets chilli and spice, and that gorgeous green colour brightens up any dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">The fact that avos are free from cholesterol and sodium, are a source of fibre, and are high in heart-healthy fats has reinforced their popularity, as&nbsp;tapas&nbsp;trends have steadily moved towards more healthy options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">Tapas&nbsp;are great for al fresco dining, which suits our climate here in South Africa just perfectly! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\">Take inspiration from the colourful Spanish sharing table, and whip up some tasty&nbsp;tapas&nbsp;for the family this month (just don\u2019t forget to add an avo!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Calamari Avo Puttanesca<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNoSpacing\">Serves 4 as a snack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNoSpacing\"><strong>Preparation time:<\/strong>&nbsp;15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNoSpacing\"><strong>Cooking time:<\/strong>&nbsp;10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNormal\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avocado or olive oil, for cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 garlic cloves, crushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 green chilli, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 anchovy fillets, chopped (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45 ml (3 tbsp) capers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 g packet cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100 g packet Kalamata olives, drained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>400 g fresh calamari heads and tubes, cleaned and halved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juice of 1 lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 avocado, cubed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handful coriander, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baguette slices, to serve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"x_x_MsoNoSpacing\"><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat a good splash of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high and fry the garlic, chilli, anchovy and capers for 1 minute. 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