Canary Island Spicy Potatoes
Bring a taste of the Canary Islands to your table with this vibrant recipe for Canary Island Spicy Potatoes, also known as "Papas Arrugadas con Mojo Picón." This classic dish features tender, salt-crusted small waxy potatoes boiled to perfection and paired with a bold and zesty mojo picón sauce made from garlic, red chili peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of red wine vinegar. The potatoes’ signature wrinkled skin, achieved through a unique cooking method, adds texture and charm, while the punchy, smoky sauce delivers the perfect balance of heat and tang. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a must-try for tapas nights, potlucks, or as a flavorful side dish. Whether served as an appetizer or a snack, these spicy potatoes will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny Canary Islands!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg Small waxy potatoes
- 120 g Coarse sea salt
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 2 Red chili peppers
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 100 ml Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and place them in a large pot.
Add the coarse sea salt and enough water to just cover the potatoes.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the mojo picón sauce. Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, red chili peppers, smoked paprika, ground cumin, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt.
Add 1 cup of water to the blender and blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste and set aside.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot. Allow the residual heat to dry the potatoes, creating their characteristic wrinkled skin.
Serve the potatoes warm with the mojo picón sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.9 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 47831 mg | 2080% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 4708 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
