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The Tapas Culture of Spain Presented by Unilever Bestfoods

The Tapas Culture of Spain Presented by Unilever Bestfoods. ACF North East Regional Conference March 21, 2004. Professional Chefs Guild of Central New Jersey/ ACF May 17, 2004 Chef Nydia Ekstrom, CEC. Presented by Unilever Bestfoods. History of Tapas. Types of Tapas (Pintxos) in Bilbao.

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The Tapas Culture of Spain Presented by Unilever Bestfoods

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  1. The Tapas Culture of Spain Presented by Unilever Bestfoods

  2. ACF North East Regional ConferenceMarch 21, 2004 Professional Chefs Guild of Central New Jersey/ ACF May 17, 2004 Chef Nydia Ekstrom, CEC Presented by Unilever Bestfoods

  3. History of Tapas

  4. Types of Tapas (Pintxos) in Bilbao • Pringás • Banderillas • Cazuelitas • Tortillas • Empanadas • Pinchos • Revueltos • Montaditos

  5. Pringás

  6. Banderillas

  7. Cazuelitas

  8. Tortillas

  9. Empanaditas

  10. The Art of Tapeo • Cervecerias • Tabernas • Bodegas • Mesones • Vinotecas • Freiduria • Marisqueria • Pulperia

  11. Tapas and Menu Profitablity $$ Pricing - By thePiece Size - 2-1/2 oz each or Two Bites Quantity - Approximately 6 per Person

  12. Common Spanish Ingredients • Seafood (Cod, Sardines, Eel, Squid, Tuna) • Pork and Lamb • Serrano Ham • Chorizo Sausage • Blood Sausage • Dried Beans • Olive Oil and Olives • Cheeses

  13. More Spanish Ingredients • Garlic • Saffron and Spanish Paprika • Parsley • Sherry • Citrus Fruits • Honey • Almonds

  14. Indigenous Cooking Principles • Pan Searing/Frying (Olive Oil is King) • One Pot Cooking (cazuelitas) • Grilling

  15. Tapas Culture… • Tapas Outing • Four People • Quality in Branding • Ritual

  16. Tapas and Culinary Skills • Showcase for Culinary Skills: • Creativity • Talent • Variety • Regional Flare of Kitchen Professionals

  17. Tapas and Culinary Skills • Product Utilization • Tapas Specials: • Requires minimal quantity of product • Allows use of leftovers

  18. Ease in Preparation: This are baked or deep fried breadcrumbed mussel shells filled with tomato sofrito and bechamel sauce with chunks of chopped mussels Tapas and Culinary Skills

  19. Tapas is a social experience

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