mezzomediPiquillo pepper
Small fire-roasted Spanish pepper, sweet with a characteristic smoky note.
Piquillo is a small, sweet red pepper with a subtle, slightly sweet taste, originating from the Spanish Basque Country. Its tender texture and thin wall make it an ideal vegetable for roasting and stuffing. It is an emblematic ingredient of Mediterranean gastronomy, particularly appreciated in Spain and throughout the Mediterranean basin.
Best pairings
Olive oil Classic88%Olive oil is essential for piquillo peppers: it enhances and preserves their natural grilled flavor.
Garlic Classic86%Garlic accompanies oil-confit piquillo peppers.
Extra virgin olive oil Classic86%Olive oil carries the smoky note of roasted piquillo peppers.
Feta Classic86%Classic Mediterranean pairing: salty cheese balances the grilled sweetness of piquillo peppers.
Chorizo Classic86%Roasted piquillo with chorizo, an excellent Spanish pairing.
Salt cod Classic85%Piquillos stuffed with cod brandade, a great Basque classic.
Goat cheese Classic84%Piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese, a sweet and smoky tapa.
Tuna Classic84%Piquillo peppers stuffed with tuna, a typical Spanish bite.
Tomato Classic84%Canonical Iberian bell pepper duo: two sweet, fleshy vegetables forming the base of gazpacho and ensaladas.
Anchovy Classic82%Smoked piquillo pepper and salty anchovy, a contrasting tapa.
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What goes with piquillo pepper?
Piquillo pepper pairs especially well with olive oil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, feta and chorizo. Olive oil is essential for piquillo peppers: it enhances and preserves their natural grilled flavor.
What can I substitute for piquillo pepper?
If you don't have it, try: red bell pepper, roasted pepper, yellow bell pepper.