Appetizer recipes
40 free appetizer recipes from 15 cuisines that you can cook, share and keep, including Albóndigas en Salsa, Bacon Deviled Eggs and Calamares Fritos. Every recipe shows where it came from and its license. Save one to Yoribang to get your own copy: change the servings and the amounts follow, add your own notes, and build a shopping list.
Albóndigas en Salsa
Spanish meatballs in a savory tomato and wine sauce with peas.
Spanish1 hr 5 min
Bacon Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs with crisp bacon crumbles and a little hot sauce.
American27 min
Calamares Fritos
Light, crisp fried squid rings with lemon. A seaside classic.
Spanish25 min
Cha Gio (Fried Spring Rolls)
Crispy rolls filled with pork, shrimp, glass noodles, and mushrooms, wrapped in lettuce with herbs.
Vietnamese1 hr 5 min
Chawanmushi
A silky savory steamed egg custard with chicken, shiitake, and shrimp.
Japanese35 min
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Turmeric and coconut-marinated chicken skewers with a creamy, tangy peanut dipping sauce.
Thai42 min
Chorizo al Vino
Spanish chorizo simmered in red wine until sticky and glossy. A simple, bold tapa.
Spanish25 min
Classic Deviled Eggs
Creamy yolk filling with mustard and a pinch of paprika, piped into egg whites.
American27 min
Classic Hummus
Smooth, creamy chickpea and tahini dip with lemon and garlic.
Greek10 min
Croquetas de Jamón
Crisp breaded fritters with a creamy béchamel and chopped Spanish ham inside.
Spanish1 hr 20 min
Dakgangjeong
Crunchy fried chicken pieces glazed in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce.
Korean45 min
Dolmades
Grape leaves stuffed with lemony herbed rice, served cold or at room temperature.
Greek2 hr
Ensaladilla Rusa
A creamy Spanish potato salad with tuna, carrots, peas, and olives.
Spanish45 min
Frango à Passarinho
Crispy fried chicken pieces tossed with lots of garlic. A classic bar snack.
Brazilian45 min
Fresh Summer Rolls
Rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, herbs, and rice noodles, served with peanut dipping sauce.
Vietnamese50 min
Gambas al Ajillo
Shrimp sizzling in olive oil with plenty of garlic and chili. Eat it with bread to soak up the oil.
Spanish18 min
Gougères
Light, cheesy choux puffs. A Burgundy appetizer to serve with wine.
French55 min
Guacamole
Chunky avocado dip with onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Best made right before serving.
Mexican10 min
Gyoza
Pan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings with a crisp bottom and a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Japanese1 hr 5 min
Hiyayakko
Chilled silken tofu topped with scallions, ginger, and soy sauce. A no-cook summer dish.
Japanese5 min
Hobak Jeon
Zucchini rounds dipped in egg and flour and pan-fried until golden, with a soy dipping sauce.
Korean30 min
Karaage
Japanese fried chicken: bite-size pieces marinated in soy, ginger, and garlic, then fried until crunchy.
Japanese40 min
Keftedes
Greek meatballs with mint and oregano, fried until crisp and served with tzatziki.
Greek45 min
Lumpia Shanghai
Thin, crispy fried rolls filled with seasoned ground pork. Party food served with sweet chili sauce.
Filipino1 hr 5 min
Pajeon
A crisp-edged savory pancake loaded with green onions, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce. Great with rainy days.
Korean25 min
Pan con Tomate
Toasted bread rubbed with garlic and ripe tomato, drizzled with olive oil. Breakfast and tapas in one.
Spanish15 min
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of paneer and vegetables marinated in spiced yogurt and grilled or broiled until charred.
Indian1 hr
Patatas Bravas
Crisp fried potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce and garlic aioli. The classic tapas bar order.
Spanish55 min
Pimientos de Padrón
Small green peppers blistered in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Some are hot, some are not.
Spanish11 min
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Cubes of smoked pork belly glazed in sticky sauce, called meat candy.
Smoking5 hr 50 min
Pork Sisig
Chopped, crispy grilled pork sizzled with onion, chili, and calamansi. A favorite pulutan.
Filipino50 min
Saganaki
Pan-fried cheese with a golden crust, finished with a squeeze of lemon.
Greek10 min
Salted Edamame
Steamed young soybeans in the pod, tossed with sea salt.
Japanese10 min
Smoked Chicken Wings
Smoky wings finished over high heat for crisp skin, tossed in sauce.
Smoking1 hr 45 min
Smoked Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs briefly smoked for a gentle flavor, then filled with creamy mustard yolk filling.
Smoking45 min
Smoked Queso Dip
A cheesy dip smoked in a skillet with sausage, green chilies, and tomatoes.
Smoking1 hr 15 min
Tomato Bruschetta
Toasted garlic bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
Italian23 min
Vegetable Samosas
Crisp fried pastry triangles filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
Indian1 hr 25 min
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crisp golden rolls filled with cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms, served with a soy and vinegar dip.
Chinese45 min
Yakitori
Skewered grilled chicken basted in a sweet soy glaze, with charred scallion pieces.
Japanese35 min
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