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Piquillo peppers stuffed with cod - one of the most popular dishes found in most Spanish tapas bars. They can be enjoyed hot or cold and are often served with a cream and pepper sauce. Tuna is a common alternative filling.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr
 12 whole piquillo peppers
 350g of desalted or fresh cod cut into pieces
 1 onion finely chopped
 1 clove of garlic peeled and finely chopped
 2 tablespoons of plain flour
 300ml of whole milk
 1 tablespoon of olive oil
1

Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion and garlic, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes translucent, about ten minutes.

2

Add the cod and as it cooks, stir to separate the flakes and amalgamate with the onion.

3

Stir in the flour, mix thoroughly and after two minutes, begin adding the milk gradually. Stir constantly to form the bechamel, then allow to cool.

4

Fill the piquillo peppers with the mixture using a spoon.

5

If serving hot, place in a moderately hot oven for about fifteen minutes. If using a sauce, it can be heated separately and poured over or the peppers can be gently heated in the sauce in a saucepan.

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Ingredients

 12 whole piquillo peppers
 350g of desalted or fresh cod cut into pieces
 1 onion finely chopped
 1 clove of garlic peeled and finely chopped
 2 tablespoons of plain flour
 300ml of whole milk
 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Pimientos del Piquillo rellenos de Bacalao