The Classic Basque Gilda Is a Single Bite of Salty Goodness

The gilda, a skewer threaded with a piparra pepper, anchovy, and manzanilla olive, is Spain’s most iconic pintxo. Named after Rita Hayworth’s character in the 1946 film “Gilda,” this salty snack is “more than the sum of its parts,” says Alex Raij, chef/owner of New York’s Txikito with Eder Montero. “It’s a one-bite wonder in which all the flavors coalesce.” At Txikito, they serve a classic...