Snacks Spanish

Padron Peppers

Blistered Spanish peppers, mostly mild with the odd fiery one. The tiers move from a quick pan-fry to charred peppers with Manchego, Iberico crumbs and a drizzle of aged sherry vinegar.

Serves4
Time10 min
Cost / serving£0.65
Vegetarian Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free

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Budget version

Pan-fried in oil with a scattering of table salt.

Per serving£0.65
Total cost£2.60
Time10 min
Servings

Ingredients for 4

  • 200 g padron peppers , washed and dried
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt , to taste

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the peppers in a single layer and fry for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing now and then.
  3. Cook until the skins blister and brown in patches and the peppers soften.
  4. Tip into a bowl, sprinkle generously with salt and serve straight away.

Equipment

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£0.65 / serving · 10 min

Pan-fried in oil with a scattering of table salt.

Better
£1.10 / serving · 13 min

Blistered in olive oil and garlic, finished with flaky salt and lemon.

Ultimate
£2.30 / serving · 22 min

Charred in good oil with Manchego, crisp Iberico crumbs and aged sherry vinegar.