Papas Arugadas and their mojo verde sauce (Canary Islands)

Papas Arrugadas , literally "wrinkled potatoes," are one of the most iconic dishes of the Canary Islands. Cooked in highly salted water, these small potatoes have a unique texture and are served with mojo verde , a fresh and fragrant sauce made with coriander. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect as a side or appetizer.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time 25 minutes

Total time 35 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 6

Special diet: naturally gluten-free

Ingredients

For the Papas Arrugadas:
1 kg of small potatoes (preferably new)
250 g of sea salt
Water (enough to cover the potatoes)
For the Mojo Verde:
1 bunch of fresh coriander
3 cloves of garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
100 ml of olive oil
2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
Salt to taste
A little water to adjust the texture

Preparation

1
Preparing Papas Arrugadas:
2
Wash the small potatoes thoroughly, but do not peel them.
3
Place the potatoes in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Add the salt.
4
Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes).
5
Once cooked, drain them, leaving a little water in the bottom of the pan.
6
Return the pan to low heat and gently shake it until the remaining water evaporates and the potatoes form a wrinkled, white salt crust. This will take a few minutes.
7
Preparing the Mojo Verde:
8
In a blender or mortar, mix the coriander, garlic, cumin and salt.
9
Gradually add the olive oil and vinegar, then blend until smooth.
10
If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water to thin it out.
11
Serving: Serve the Papas Arrugadas hot, accompanied by the Mojo Verde in a separate bowl. The potatoes can be dipped in the sauce or drizzled with it for extra flavor.

Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/papas-arugadas-et-sa-sauce-mojo-verde-iles-canaries/