Pimientos de Padrón (fried Padrón peppers)

Pimientos de Padrón are a favourite in Spanish tapas bars: tiny green peppers, fried in a flash and salted. As the saying goes, “unos pican y otros no”: some are hot and some aren't. Olive oil, salt and a hot pan are all you need, and they are done in 10 minutes.

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Method

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1. Wash the peppers and dry them thoroughly. Leave the stems on.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke.
3. Add the peppers in a single layer and leave them undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, until the underside starts to brown and blister. ⏱ Timer: 2 min
4. Turn them over and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the skins are charred and wrinkled. ⏱ Timer: 2 min
5. Transfer to a plate and immediately sprinkle generously with the salt flakes.
6. Eat hot, holding them by the stem. They aren't good cold.

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Tips

• You need a very hot pan, so the skin chars while the inside softens.
• Salt only at the end, with coarse salt.
• If you can't find Padrón, shishito or small green peppers work.
• Eat immediately, while hot.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find them?

In summer at markets and Spanish shops. Shishito or mild small green peppers are good substitutes.

Are they all hot?

No, only about one in ten, which is what makes them exciting.

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