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Authentic Pinchos

A variety of traditional Basque-style pinchos, including piquillo peppers stuffed with tuna, bacon-wrapped dates, and mini huevos rotos.

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Spanish
medium
39 min
4
gluten-free
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 24 min
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Chef James Makinson
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Ingredients
  • .5 inch Baguettesliced
  • .5 tbsp Olive oilfor drizzling
  • 1 can Piquillo peppersdrained
  • 1 can Bonito tunadrained
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 Shallotsdiced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste
  • 6 Datespitted
  • 6 slices Pancettafor wrapping
  • 2 tbsp Aiolihomemade
  • Parsley(optional)for garnish
  • 1 Potatopeeled and sliced thin
  • 2 Quail eggsfor frying
  • 1 Tomatofor pan con tomate
  • 2 slices Jamon serrano
Instructions
  1. 1

    Slice the baguette into half-inch slices and drizzle with olive oil. Toast in the oven.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Drain piquillo peppers and tuna. Dice shallots finely.

    3 min

  3. 3

    Mix tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, diced shallots, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Stuff piquillo peppers with the tuna mixture and place on toasted baguette slices.

    3 min

  5. 5

    Pit dates and wrap with pancetta. Secure with toothpicks and bake at 200°C for 5-6 minutes.

    6 min

  6. 6

    Spread aioli on baguette slices, place baked dates on top, and garnish with parsley.

    3 min

  7. 7

    Peel and slice potato thinly. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain and season with salt.

    10 min

  8. 8

    Fry quail eggs in hot oil and place on top of baguette with tomato and jamon serrano.

    5 min

  9. 9

    Top with matchstick fries and garnish with parsley.

    2 min

Equipment Needed
Oven
Knife
Bowl
Toothpicks
Frying pan
Paper towel

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