Papas Arrugadas con Mojo (Potatoes & Green Sauce)

October 13, 2023

Nestled in the enchanting landscapes of Lanzarote, where lunar vistas captivate the soul, there's a culinary gem that reigns supreme – 'Papas Arrugadas con Mojo.' Don't be fooled by its humble translation (wrinkled potatoes with green sauce). This is the side dish you've been looking for. We've infused our unique twist into the iconic Canarian green Mojo, substituting the traditional green bell pepper with a kick of Jalapeño and lime juice. Old-school potato salad? Who’s that? Papas Arrugadas con Mojo is where it’s at this Summer!

P.S. This Green Mojo goes well with EVERYTHING (just trust us 😉)!

SERVES 2-4

FOR THE PAPAS ARRUGADAS (WRINKLED POTATOES):
500g small, waxy potatoes (typically "papas bonitas" or similar varieties), skins on, washed
¼ cup coarse sea salt (or any coarse salt)
Water for boiling

FOR THE MOJO SAUCE:
3 large cloves garlic, peeled
3 Jalapeños, de-seeded, roughly chopped
1t ground cumin
½t salt
¼ cup white wine vinegar
Juice of ½ a lime, freshly squeezed
40g fresh coriander, stems and leaves
¼ cup olive oil

PAPAS ARRUGADAS: Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Add the coarse sea salt to the water and stir to dissolve. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Simmer the potatoes for about 20-30 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. They should be slightly wrinkled and have a salty crust on the skin.

Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. They will become more wrinkled as they cool.

GREEN MOJO: In a food processor or blender, combine the garlic, jalapeño, cumin, salt, white wine vinegar, lime juice and coriander. Blend until you have a smooth sauce.

Gradually add the olive oil until the sauce is well combined. Adjust salt and other seasonings to your liking.

SERVE: Serve the wrinkled potatoes (papas arrugadas) slightly hot with the mojo sauce on the side or drizzled over top and tuck in (old-school potato salad who?!!!).