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 Papas arrugadas with redmojo sauce | |
| Course | Appetiser orside dish |
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| Place of origin |  Spain |
| Region or state |  Canary Islands |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes |
Papas arrugadas ([ˈpapasaruˈɣaðas]lit. 'wrinkly potatoes') is a traditional boiled potato dish eaten in theCanary Islands. It is usually served with a chili peppergarlic sauce, calledmojo rojo, or as an accompaniment to meat dishes.
The dish is made from small newpotatoes which are cleaned (but not peeled), then boiled in salt water. Originally,seawater was used, but today it is more common to use tap water with a very generous amount ofsalt added. After cooking, the water is removed and the potatoes are briefly left in the pot on the stove to dry off, until they becomeshrivelled with a fine salt crust.[1]
Papas arrugadas are considered a signature dish ofCanarian cuisine.[2] The dish is sometimes served withconejo en salmorejo, a common Canarianrabbit stew.[3][4]
In 2016, Papas arrugadas were proclaimed gastronomic wonder of Spain in a contest promoted by Allianz Global Assistance, obtaining the first place by popular vote through Internet.[5]
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