Padron.

Strangely, I had just been thinking of writing to the manager of my 'hypermarket' to ask him/her to stock Padron Peppers. I tend to do that sort of thing!

Then, almost as if in answer to my prayers, there they were in amongst the more common Peppers. A very familiar looking pack, not unlike the ones I buy in France.

I buy these often in France, but I'd never seen them sold here. Anyone who has visited a Spanish Tapas bar will know these well.

They are simply fried in Olive Oil until they blister (about 5 mins), then are sprinkled with coarse sea salt, and left to cool a bit. They are NOT spicy hot, but mild and almost sweet. They are eaten tepid.

                                           

If you're tempted, try the larger Sainsbury's. Just say Cro sent you!