What is pimientos de padrón?
Pimientos de padrón · Spanish
Small green Spanish peppers blistered in oil and showered with salt. Most are mild, a few are hot.
What it tastes like
Grassy, smoky and salty, with the odd surprise spicy one. Like peppery popcorn.
Where you’ll see it
Tapas and small plate menus. Japanese shishitos are often served the same way.
Related words
- shishito peppers
- patatas bravas
- escalivada