I’ve expressed before my obsession with spicy food and the lack there of it in Spain. I am eternally searching for the exceptions. After 20 years of searching I get extra excited when I find a good spicy dish in a typical place. Because finding spicy food in an Indian or Mexican joint is pretty much a given. The other day we stopped into one of our favorite local bars in our old neighborhood. If you don’t get here by 1:30 in the afternoon you can find yourself with your face plastered against the window as you scream out to the bartender for another beer. Well, the other day we were pleasantly surprised by a new tapa on their list. PAPAS EN MOJO PICÓN!! I’ve talked about Patatas Bravas before. These are not the same. The flavor is completely different. Mojo Picón is a spicy sauce from the Canary Islands that is made with garlic, cayenne peppers, cumin, vinegar, olive oil and salt. Or any other variation on the theme. The name comes from the Portuguese word Molho (sauce). And these potatoes were particularly delicious with their homemade Mojo Picón!! Thank you Granada for the mojo!
got the mojo…………………
Posted bymaggie0405Posted inFood and Travel, Life in GeneralTags:Andalucia, Food, Fried, Granada, patatas bravas, restaurants, Spain, Spanish, Spicy, Tapas, Travel
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My life revolves around raising my four year old daughter, Luna. I am a North American woman living in Spain for the past too many years. My work as a Tour Director has allowed me to share my adopted country with many other North Americans of all ages. Being a yoga teacher helps to keep me grounded in my constant struggle of wanting to stay and wanting to go. Om. Much of my energy goes to food; cooking, eating, discovering, searching for and enjoying. Here I plan to share my 16 years of life experience in this beautiful and complex country. View more posts
Patatas bravas?
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Great post! I love spain I really hope to visit some day in the future. Stop by and say hi 🙂
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Yum, potatoes with a little heat, great find!
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We had to repeat. They were delish!
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I think it’s about time to make my own mojo picon…the question is, will my mojo work on you? 😉
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We should make some one day soon. One green and one red!!! For the BBQ!!
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interesting food blog 🙂
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