Art of Good Taste
in association with Tio Pepe
Sam Clark
Sam Clark is one half of the husband and wife team behind Moro, the award-winning Mediterranean/Islamic Spanish Restaurant and Tapas bar. Moro explores the lesser known flavours of the Mediterranean and aims to broaden people's perception of Spanish Islamic food.
www.moro.co.uk
020 7833 8336
Fridge Tapas
For many, enjoying food and wine is one of the great pleasures of life. After a hard day's work it is our treat, our little indulgence and for me a form of escapism. I've always believed that good food and wine has the power to transport you to another time and place, and that's before I've even finished my first bottle.
Here are a few key ingredients to keep in your fridge, or fridge tapas as I call it, to create magical moments from your fridge, with minimal effort.
Cured meats
I never go to the continent without buying a whole salami, chorizo and smoked meat; heaven when enjoyed with Tio Pepe, Manzanilla or a chunky red wine
Genuinely mature cheeses
Invest in a really big hunk of aged Cheddar, (like Montgomery) Manchego or Parmesan. Keep it well wrapped and just dip into it whenever you fancy. Tio Pepe, Manzanilla, tanic red, dry Amontillado or Oloroso match perfectly
Prawns/shrimps
I always keep small tubs of potted shrimps in my freezer. Also loose Atlantic prawns with their shells on. They defrost so quickly and taste fantastic
Cured fish
Caviar, salmon roe or anchovies on a biscuit with a little cream cheese, enjoy with an Albariño - a white wine from Galicia
