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Papas Arrugadas Recipe
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5 from 3 votes

Papas Arrugadas Recipe (Wrinkled Potatoes)

This papas arrugadas recipe (wrinkled potatoes) is a hugely popular dish in the Canary Islands, with small potatoes boiled in water with coarse sea salt. Serve them with mojo picon for huge flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Keyword: appetizer, potatoes
Servings: 16
Calories: 44kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small potatoes
  • 1/4 cup coarse sea salt
  • Mojo Sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Clean the potatoes and add them to a large pot.
  • Cover them with water, then add in the salt.
  • Boil the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, until softened.
  • Drain the water, then return the potatoes to the pot. Heat back to medium-low heat and let the remaining water evaporate from the pot. You should see a light salt crust form on the potatoes.
  • Serve with mojo sauce!

Notes

Papas Arrugadas are often served with either mojo verde, mojo rojo, or mojo picon, which are flavorful pepper sauces. They're also delicious with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a touch more salt.
Calories calculated without mojo sauce.
This serves 8 as a larger portion, 16 as an appetizer.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1772mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg