Pinchos Patatas (Potato Skewers) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A Spanish tapa. This makes 12 appetizers. Ingredients:
1/4 cup mayonnaise |
1 teaspoon capers, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
6 baby red potatoes or 6 baby yukon gold potatoes |
1 chorizo sausage, cut crosswise in 12 pieces |
3 ounces manchego cheese, cut into 12 chunks |
12 large green olives |
Directions:
1. Prepare a caper mayonnaise by combining mayonnaise, capers and fennel seeds; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Cook potatoes in salt water until just tender, about 10 minutes (do not overcook or they will fall apart); cut in half and let cool.
3. Cut the chorizo into 12 pieces or you can use thicker slices and use 2 chorizos; pan fry until cooked through.
4. To assemple skewers, spread cut side of potato with a little caper mayonnaise, thread onto skewer; follow with chorizo slice, cheese, and an olive.
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