Wrinkled Potatoes Papas Arrugadas

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Experience a taste of the Canary Islands with Wrinkled Potatoes (Papas Arrugadas), a simple yet sensational dish featuring tender baby potatoes boiled in heavily salted water until the skins wrinkle and form a delightful crust. With just three ingredients—small waxy potatoes, coarse sea salt, and water—this traditional recipe relies on a unique cooking technique to achieve its signature texture and savory flavor. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, these potatoes pair beautifully with classic mojo verde (green sauce) or mojo rojo (red sauce), adding a zesty flair to every bite. Ideal for tapas-style dining or as an exotic addition to your dinner table, Papas Arrugadas are an impressive yet effortless way to transport your taste buds to the vibrant flavors of Spain.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

3 items

• 1 kg Small new potatoes (preferably baby or waxy)
• 250 g Coarse sea salt
• 1.5 liters Water

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt, but do not peel them.

2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to just cover them (approximately 1.5 liters).

3. Add the coarse sea salt to the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat.

4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and let the potatoes boil uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

5. Drain the water from the pot, leaving the potatoes inside.

6. Return the pot to the stove over low heat. Shake the pot gently to evaporate any remaining moisture and allow the salt to create a crust while the potatoes wrinkle. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

7. Remove the pot from the heat and let the potatoes cool slightly before serving.

8. Serve the Papas Arrugadas warm or at room temperature with traditional Canary Islands mojo verde (green sauce) or mojo rojo (red sauce). Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (692.8g)

Calories		184
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.0 g	0%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		24277 mg	1056%
Total Carbohydrate		43.6 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	4.8 g	17%
	Total Sugars	2.8 g
Protein		4.8 g	10%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		67 mg	5%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		1046 mg	22%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11 cal (1.5%%)

Protein: 80 cal (10.2%%)

Carbs: 693 cal (88.3%%)