Chorizo Piquillo Peppers

★★☆☆☆
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 20 mins Serves: 6 Source: Paella with Jordi, Valencian Chef

Ingredients

  • 10 piquillo peppers
  • 200g peeled and diced potato
  • 50g mild chorizo
  • 10ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 3g salt
  • Coating: All-i-oli (see recipe) or mild sliced Manchego cheese

Instructions

  1. Boil potato until very soft; drain thoroughly. Soak piquillo peppers in water 5 minutes; drain well.
  2. Blend chorizo in food processor until coarsely chopped. Gently fry in olive oil 5 minutes.
  3. Combine potato, chorizo, cooking oil, and salt; mash into smooth puree.
  4. Preheat oven to 180°C (convection). Fill peppers with puree using spoon or piping bag.
  5. Arrange horizontally in baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Coat with all-i-oli or cheese. Gratinate until golden. Garnish with parsley.
Wine Pairing: Light Red (Tempranillo) — Spanish red with stuffed peppers