Gastronomous

Three lovely ingredients, that’s all it takes to make this dish: potatoes, smoked Spanish paprika and a good olive oil for drizzling.

Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, and why not? They available year round , versatile, delicious and easy to cook and eat. Although indigenous to the American continent, potatoes are grown and eaten world wide. There are many varieties and colors, we used small red “boiling potatoes” for this dish.

The potatoes were washed and  boiled (skin on) in salty water and left to cool to room temperature before slicing.

Smoked Spanish paprika are actually peppers which have been smoked with oak and then dries and ground . This paprika infuses the aroma of the typical of Spanish cuisine. It comes in sweet, bittersweet hot and extra hot. We used the sweet variety, but the recipe works well with any type.

Ingredients:( for a tapas portion for four)

4 boiled potatoes room temperature
1/4 tsp Spanish paprika
3 Tbsp olive oil to drizzle
salt and pepper to taste

Wash potatoes with a vegetable brush till clean. Boil potatoes (skin on) in salty water till fork tender. Drain and let cool to room temperature. Slice 1/3 inch thick slices and place on plate, sprinkle with the paprika, salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
We used a sliver of green onion as garnish, this gave a wonderful hint of flavor.

Serve with grilled chorizo or any of your favorite tapas, Enjoy!