Here you’ll find 5 Appetizers that start with X that begin with X, organized from “Xampinyons al ajillo” to “Xouba”. These appetizers are small savory bites used for parties, tapas, and starters, and many reflect Iberian regional traditions.
Appetizers that start with X are small savory starters whose names begin with the letter X. Because X is uncommon in English, several notable examples come from Galician and Spanish cooking traditions.
Below you’ll find the table with Appetizer, Primary ingredients, Serving size, and Approx. calories (per serving).
Appetizer: The name of the dish; you can use it to search recipes or check regional spellings and variant names.
Primary ingredients: Two to four main ingredients that define flavor and texture, helping you plan shopping or substitutions.
Serving size: Typical portion used to estimate calories, so you know what a single serving represents when planning portions.
Approx. calories (per serving): Rounded calorie estimate per listed serving, useful for menu planning and matching dietary needs.
Appetizers that start with X
| Name | Country/Region | Primary ingredients | Calories (kcal per serving) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiao long bao | China (Shanghai) | pork, wheat flour, gelatin broth | 70 kcal (1 bun) | Steamed soup dumpling filled with savory pork and hot broth; a beloved dim sum starter eaten with soy and vinegar. |
| Xnipec | Yucatán, Mexico | habanero, tomato, red onion | 20 kcal (2 tbsp) | Fiery Yucatecan salsa served as a dip for chips or alongside seafood, brightened with citrus and sharp onion. |
| Xouba | Galicia, Spain | Atlantic mackerel, olive oil, salt | 80 kcal (1 fish) | Small oily fish served as a tapa, often grilled or canned in olive oil; savory and rich on bread or skewers. |
| Xampinyons al ajillo | Catalonia (Spain) | mushrooms, garlic, olive oil | 120 kcal (1 plate) | Garlic-sautéed mushrooms common on tapas menus; aromatic, simple, and served hot as a flavorful starter. |
| Xian bing | China | wheat dough, pork, scallion | 200 kcal (1 piece) | Pan-fried stuffed flatbread with savory filling; warm, hearty, and often enjoyed as a small savory starter or street snack. |