Ensaladilla rusa

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Angel Zapata Martin's ensaladilla rusa recipe is a glorious take on this classic tapas dish, with luxurious Bontio del Norte flakes stirred through the potato salad. Serve with bread picos, available from Spanish delis.

First published in 2017

Ingredients

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Ensaladilla rusa

Equipment

  • Metal rings 4

Method

1
Boil the potatoes and carrots in a large pan until very tender. Throw in the peas for the last 3 minutes as you want them ‘al dente’
2
Strain the vegetables and set aside to steam and dry
3
Very finely chop the spring onions, chives, baby gem and olives, setting aside some of the chives to garnish. Dice the avocado
4
Using a fork, roughly smash together the Bonito del Norte and hard-boiled egg. Add the chopped spring onion, chives, baby gem, olives and avocado and mix in the mayonnaise, along with the potatoes and peas. Place the mixture in the fridge to chill
5
Once cold, divide between ring moulds on plates to ensure a neat finish. Top with the piquillo peppers, anchovies and piparrak peppers. Sprinkle with chopped chives, drizzle over a little extra virgin olive oil and serve with bread picos or croutons
First published in 2017

As executive chef of London’s lauded Barrafina restaurants, Angel Zapata Martin became a figurehead for authentic Spanish tapas in the UK.

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