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Papas con Mojo

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Papas con mojo is a traditional dish of the Canary Islands consisting of small potatoes boiled in heavily salted water until tender and wrinkled. The potatoes are traditionally served alongside mojo, a local sauce made from garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and chili peppers. Common variations include red mojo, flavored with paprika, and green mojo, which incorporates cilantro or parsley. It is a staple of Canarian cuisine and is frequently served as a tapa.

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What kind of potatoes are traditionally used for Papas con Mojo?

Authentic Papas con Mojo uses small, wrinkly potatoes native to the Canary Islands known as papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes). These are traditionally cooked unpeeled in heavily salted water until the moisture evaporates, leaving a crust of salt on the potato skins.

What is in the traditional Mojo sauce for Papas con Mojo?

The archipelago's cuisine centers on two main types of sauce: red mojo (mojo rojo) and green mojo (mojo verde). Mojo rojo is made from a blend of garlic, pimentón (paprika), olive oil, and local chili peppers, giving it a spicy, smoky kick.

How are Papas Arrugadas cooked to make them wrinkled?

The potatoes are boiled in a pot with just enough heavily salted sea water or heavily salted fresh water to cover them. Once they are fork-tender, the remaining water is drained, and the potatoes are returned to the hot pot where the residual heat dries their skins, causing them to shrink and wrinkle.

Are Papas con Mojo served as a main course or a side dish?

In the Canary Islands, Papas con Mojo is incredibly versatile and is served as both a shared tapa before a meal and as a side dish. It is a customary accompaniment to fresh grilled fish or local meat dishes across the archipelago.

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