Wrinkled potatoes with green mojo

Prep: 15min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 30min
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Wrinkled potatoes with green mojo from Spoonsparrow are a must at a Spanish evening, as they deliver plenty of vital nutrients in addition to flavor.

Ingredients

  • 650 g small potatoes (e.g., triplets)
  • 100 g coarse sea salt
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 green pepperoncini
  • 1 bundle basil (20 g)
  • 0.5 bundle lemon balm (10 g)
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 8 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • a pinch of whole cane sugar

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash potatoes thoroughly, keep skins on, place in a pot and cover with water. Add salt, bring to a boil, then simmer covered over medium heat for about 30 minutes.

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, clean the green bell pepper and pepperoncini, wash them, and roughly chop into pieces. Wash basil and lemon balm, pat dry, and coarsely chop. Peel the garlic clove.

  3. 3.

    Place peppers, pepperoncini, herbs, garlic, and olive oil in a blender. Squeeze the lemon, add the juice, and blend everything until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.

  4. 4.

    Drain the potato water. Return the pot with potatoes to the stove. Reduce residual moisture over low heat while shaking the pot several times until a salty crust forms on the potatoes. Serve wrinkled potatoes with green mojo.