Padrón peppers are a type of small, mild chili pepper from the Galicia region of Spain. They are traditionally served fried or roasted and are often used as a tapa (appetizer) in Spanish cuisine.
To cook padrón peppers, here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 pint of padrón peppers
- 3-4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt / salt flakes
Instructions:
- Rinse the peppers and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the peppers to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are blistered and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle salt over the peppers and serve immediately.
Note: While most padrón peppers are mild, some can be quite spicy. Enjoy them as is or with a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of sea salt for added flavor.
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