World Flavors Cookbook

Pimientos de Padrón

Small green peppers from Galicia, pan-fried in olive oil until blistered and seasoned with coarse sea salt.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 500g Padrón peppers
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Coarse sea salt (Maldon style)

Instructions

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the peppers.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet until almost smoking.
3. Add peppers and fry, tossing frequently, until skin is blistered and charred.
4. Drain on a plate and sprinkle heavily with sea salt.