musings & more
recipe: papas aliñás
As with most traditional Spanish recipes, technique comes second to ingredients. This gaditano tapa —which literally translates to “dressed potatoes”— involves little prep or special skill to make, but the best quality produce & olive oil make this dish a knockout. My recipe is based on versions I’ve had at both Bar Terraza & Casa Rafael in Cádiz. Let’s get cooking!
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