Argentine Vlogger Discovers Basque Country's Iconic Gilda Pintxo, Praises Simplicity and Flavor

Bilbao, Spain – Argentine content creator Romancito 🌈 recently captivated his audience with a culinary exploration of Euskadi, the Basque Country, focusing on the region's iconic "Gilda" pintxo. In a video uploaded on August 30, 2025, Romancito 🌈 shared his experience trying the popular appetizer, which he described as "very simple but delicious." The Gilda, a skewer featuring green olives, a pickled chili pepper (known locally as 'piparra'), and a salted anchovy, is a staple of Basque gastronomy. Romancito 🌈, known for his travel and food content, enthusiastically sampled the pintxo, exclaiming, "Sencillo, pero buenísimo!" (Simple, but excellent!). He rated the Gilda a perfect "10/10," highlighting the quality of its ingredients. The video sparked a lively discussion among viewers, with many offering additional recommendations for Basque cuisine and engaging in a good-natured debate about the traditional way to consume a Gilda – specifically, whether it should be eaten with or without bread. Romancito 🌈 encouraged his followers to share their own Gilda experiences and to join him on further culinary journeys throughout Spain.

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