Grilled or pan-fried padrón peppers make a fantastic snack or side dish.

Preparation time: 20 min

Serves: 2

Vegetarian (vegan option available)

Ingredients

• 200 g padrón peppers
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise (vegan: use a vegan mayonnaise)
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• ½ lemon
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• Salt

Directions

1. Start with the dip: Mix 2 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 tbsp sriracha.
2. Cook: Rinse the padrón peppers and fry them in a pan over high heat with a splash of olive oil and ½ tsp chili flakes. When they start to blister and soften, squeeze over the lemon juice and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
3. Serve on a platter with the dip.