Papas Arrugadas (Canarian Wrinkly Potatoes)

bowl of papas arrugadas with a fork and two sauces.

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Papas Arrugadas (Canarian Wrinkly Potatoes)

Papas arrugadas are one of the most famous foods from the Canary Islands. Whether visiting Tenerife, Gran Canaria, or any of the other islands, you'll be sure to taste them--and here's a simple recipe for making them at home.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Spanish

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 109.14kcal

Author: Lauren Aloise

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds small, quick cooking potatoes
¼ cup coarse sea salt

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Instructions

Wash the potatoes well and place them in a large pot. Cover with cold water and add the sea salt.
Boil the potatoes until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Add water if too much evaporates.
Pour off the water and rest the potatoes on the stove on a very low heat until all water has evaporated and the potatoes are covered in a layer of sea salt.
Serve hot with your favorite mojo sauce!

Notes

The best part of papas arrugadas is the salty crust that forms on their skin. It's barely visible, but there! Experiment with different potato varieties and salt/water ratios to get the right balance!
The authentic way to make papas arrugadas is by boiling the potatoes in seawater. Fresh water was often short on the islands, and locals had to make do with what they had.

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