Gothamist: Eating In: Tia Pol's Blistered Green Peppers

km

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 18:00:30 -0500

Pimientos de padron - I found today the Union Square Greenmarket. Grower is there Monday and Friday. Did not note the name, but they are on north side, across from B&N. Grower characterized them as sweet, though my nose said 'hot!' Perhaps her h percentage is higher? Am cooking them tonight.

Michelle

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:32:02 -0500

I can't tell you where to find them, but I can tell you that those are called pimientos de padron. I just got back from a stint in Barcelona, and there they're served casually and without fanfare as a side with grilled pork chops, much like fries would be here. The legend has it that most of them are absolutely tame, but one out of every n (the number varies depending on who's telling you) pimientos de padron will be kick-butt spicy, so you have to watch out -- but sadly, this unspecified number must be fairly high, for I have yet to come across one. They are, as you said, surprisingly empty inside. In a good way, of course.

winkingdog

Tue, 14 Dec 2004 14:08:44 -0500

that's an old hat. commonly seen at authentic japanese restaurants with shishito peppers.

Sean

Tue, 14 Dec 2004 11:15:47 -0500

Tia Pol is excellent. Be sure to try their frittata.