Pimientos de Padron
Spanish · Mediterranean
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STOVETOP
7/10
Small green peppers blistered in olive oil and finished with flaky sea salt, with the occasional spicy surprise.
Why It Works
Extremely high heat blisters the skin without cooking the interior to mush. The charred exterior adds smoky sweetness that contrasts with the occasional capsaicin hit.
Key Ingredients
Padron peppers
olive oil
flaky sea salt
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