Fried Padrón peppers are a classic Galician dish that can be prepared in just a few minutes. You only need fresh peppers, olive oil, and coarse salt.
Wash them, dry them thoroughly, and then fry in hot oil until the skin wrinkles and turns golden. Serve them just cooked with a pinch of coarse salt, perfect as an appetizer or starter.
The interesting character of this dish lies in the fact that some peppers are spicy, while others are not, making every bite a little surprise. This dish is simple, flavorful, and perfect for sharing in a casual meal.
Fried Padrón Peppers
Ingredients
200 grams of Padrón peppers
300 milliliters of Olive oil
1 pinch of Coarse salt
Preparation
Step 1 : Wash the Padrón peppers, drain, and dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
Step 2 : Heat the olive oil in a pan over high heat.
Step 3 : When the oil is very hot, add the peppers and fry for 4 to 5 minutes until they wrinkle and turn slightly golden.
Step 4 : Remove the peppers from the pan and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 5 : Sprinkle with coarse salt to taste over the peppers and serve immediately while hot.
Video
Preparation (simple version)
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