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Pimientos Del Padrón
Padrones in Spain are simply tossed whole in plenty of hot oil and fried for a minute or two, then served with rock salt. Go ahead and do it that way. Or try this less oil rich alternative
Ingredients
  
  • Padrón peppers
  • coarse sea or pink Himalayan salt
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Instructions
 
  • Make a cut in each pepper to remove the stalk and access the seed pod
  • Partially cut along the side of each pepper to remove all the seeds
  • Heat enough oil to cover the base of a heavy based pan, add the sliced garlic and toss till golden brown
  • Set the garlic aside. The remaining oil will now be garlic scented
  • Add the peppers (dry them with paper kitchen towel to stop them from spitting) and brown them thoroughly on all sides, pressing down with a spatula to ensure a firm contact with the hot oil. 
  • mix in the garlic, sprinkle with coarse salt and serve immediately

Notes

If you want to come closer to the "Poblano" experience add some chilli flakes half way through cooking