Cristina Álvarez recommends summer tapas recipes

Cristina Álvarez, director of various culinary publications including Lecturas Cocina and Cocina Fácil, has selected five tapa recipes from her book, ‘Festival de Tapas’ (Ed RBA), to recommend for the summer season.

One featured recipe is tempura squid served with black mayonnaise, hummus, and lettuce sprouts. The preparation involves coating squid rings and tentacles in a seasoned flour mixture before frying. The accompanying black mayonnaise is made by mixing mayonnaise with lemon juice, wasabi, and squid ink. Another highlighted dish includes clams in green sauce infused with Albariño wine.