known as beef olives in English, even though some families prefer making them with pork or even chicken. The word rolito comes from the Spanish word rollo meaning 'roll', as the meat is rolled to hold the other ingredients inside. Confectionery Japonesa The japonesa () is a sweet fried doughnut filled with a custard-like cream. Japonesas are usually enjoyed at teatime or as a snack. They are traditionally coated in syrup or granulated sugar. The name is a reference to Japanese dorayaki cakes which are similarly shaped and also have a sweet filling. See also Andalusian cuisine English cuisine Italian cuisine Maltese cuisine Mediterranean cuisine Portuguese cuisine References External links Gibraltar Recipes - www.mamalotties.comCalentita Recipe - www.mamalotties.com/calentita/ Pudin de Pan - http://www.mamalotties.com/pudin-de-pan/ Borrachuelos - http://www.mamalotties.com/borrachuelos-de-mama/ Minestra / Menestra - http://www.mamalotties.com/menestra/ Rosto - http://www.mamalotties.com/rosto/ European cuisine Mediterranean cuisine British cuisine Gibraltarian culture