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What goes with Padrón Pepper?
Padrón peppers are small green fruits usually cooked before full ripeness. Their thin walls surround a seed cluster, and an individual pepper may be considerably hotter than its neighbours. They are distinct from Japanese shishito peppers, even though both are often pan-fried. Choose firm, unwrinkled fruit of comparable size for even cooking, and do not assume a whole bag is mild.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Padrón Pepper?
Salt and olive oil make the pepper's bitter-green and juicy qualities easy to taste. Lemon lifts an oily finish; garlic needs gentler heat than the peppers. Firm dairy or flaky fish can give a pepper dish more substance, provided the pepper remains a real portion. Crisp chicory works with cooled peppers, while silky red piquillo adds a distinct roasted sweetness.
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