Finger Food is the latest foodie trend that presents tasty, appealing and healthy recipes for eating without cutlery. The English translation of this term is "food eaten with fingers", which are the main protagonists of this new gastronomic formula.
Although this type of preparation is usually associated with tapas or rations that are taken as snacks, the Finger Food concept includes sophisticated, nutritious and elaborated dishes with quality foods.
Ideas for Finger Food
Although the Finger Food concept was born in the world of hospitality and catering, today it has become commonplace and accessible to everyone.
Some characteristics of this way of eating are:
- Fusion: transform the dishes and combine the delicate with the informal.
- Small doses: the size of the portions is important. What is prepared should be able to be caught with the fingers and eat, at most, in two bites.
- Moderation: the basic premise is less is more, that is, less quantity and more quality. This means that the amount of food on the menu is reduced, but opting for the most appropriate, seasonal and fresh.
- Lightness: Finger Food are light and healthy culinary preparations, based mostly on vegetables and without fatty foods (no fried or sauces).
- Ambient temperature: they should not be served excessively hot, but at a warm or ambient temperature, so they should be prepared with a little advance notice.
- Starters or main courses: Finger Foods are not limited to starters but can represent a main dish or even a dessert.
Finger Food Food
One of the objectives of the Finger Food is to synthesize in a single bite all the flavors that can be concentrated on the plate. When a recipe is prepared to eat with your fingers, its diversity is interesting, that is, it mixes different textures, colors and flavors. All this gastronomic amalgam is a creative, exotic and attractive appeal for our senses: sight, smell, taste and touch.
These individual bites, which include sweet and salty versions, can be more or less simple, hot or cold, depending on our imagination and taste:
Creams
Rice (risottos)
Skewers
Small salads
Vegetables (tomatoes, zucchini ...)
Sandwiches
The options to create this type of tapas to eat with your fingers are endless, as many as the originality of the chef. We can rely on traditional dishes such as croquettes, tortillas, cheeses or sausages and then add a little bit of grace and ingenuity.
1. Cherry with ham toast: put the tomatoes in the oven (with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar and thyme) until they are confit. Then add them on small toast with Iberian ham in pieces.
2. Pepperoni bites: spread diced puff pastry dough and place slices of tomato on top. Then on these, put pieces of pepperoni and sprinkle parmesan, salt, pepper and basil. Bake 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pasta is golden brown.
3. Vegetable rolls: put a sheet of rice paper and add thin slices of cucumber, avocado and grated carrot. You can add basil, mint or cilantro, and even a splash of lemon.
4. Skewers of caprese: on a skewer skewer combines a slice of tomato and mozzarella to complete the skewer. Spread with a little honey and sprinkle with sesame seeds and basil.
5. Grilled shrimp with garlic: mix the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and Parmesan cheese, and bake for 5 minutes. Before serving, garnish the plate with fresh parsley and grated or powdered garlic.
6. Meatballs teriyaki: chicken joint ground with garlic, chives and fresh ginger. Form the balls and bake them until they are juicy. Serve with teriyaki sauce, made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chopped garlic, ground ginger, water, sesame oil and corn starch.
As you can see, apart from the skill and fantasy of each one, it is key to present the Finger Food in the best possible way. Choose the most suitable containers for each occasion, trays, bowls, dessert plates or cups for creams.
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