Fried peppers are a classic in Mediterranean cuisine, and it is that, whether as a tapa, accompaniment to other preparations or a side dish, they are delicious! There are no big complications frying them, but you do have to take care of some details so that the peppers are well done, tender, sweet and rich. The precise frying and with care, will make us get some perfect fried peppers.
In this article we tell you what those keys are so that the fried peppers are in the best possible way. So, keep reading and discover with us how to make fried peppers.
Ingredients to make Fried Peppers:
- 500 grams of red or green peppers
- 500 milliliters of olive oil
- 1 dessert spoon of flake salt
How to make Fried Peppers:
Wash the peppers and dry them. If you are going to use Italian-type green peppers, cut off the top of the stem and remove the seeds. As these peppers are not very large, it is not necessary to chop them, you can fry them as well.
If, on the other hand, you use large peppers, such as red ones, wash and dry them as well. Chop them into large strips and remove all the seeds, remove the whitish parts from the inner area of the peppers.
Put the olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet and heat over high heat. When it is hot, place the peppers and lower the heat, as it is better to fry the peppers over a low heat. Turn them over when you see that the skin is already wrinkled and soft on one side. If you make fried green peppers, you should know that the cooking time is usually around 30 minutes, depending on the size.
If you are making fried red peppers, we still recommend cooking them over low heat. Chopped peppers are usually done before and in 20 minutes they will be ready.
Place the peppers in a dish with absorbent kitchen paper to remove a little excess oil, especially if they are whole, as more oil will have entered inside.
Then place the peppers on the serving plate and sprinkle with flaky salt. This step is optional, but it always adds a touch of extra flavor.
Both hot and cold, they will be delicious. Try this recipe for fried peppers and tell us if you have opted for the green or the red ones.
