Coastal Delicacy: Kokotxas (hake Cheeks) In Pil Pil Sauce
Coastal Delicacy: Kokotxas (Hake Cheeks) in Pil Pil Sauce is a traditional Basque dish that showcases the delicate flavors of hake cheeks in a rich and flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 500g hake cheeks
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 dried guindilla pepper
- 200ml extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice the garlic cloves.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over low heat and add the garlic slices and guindilla pepper. Cook gently until the garlic is golden but not browned.
- Add the hake cheeks to the pan and cook gently in the oil for about 10-15 minutes, turning them occasionally until they are cooked through and the sauce has emulsified.
- Season with salt to taste and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Stovetop Frying pan
Tools
Spatula Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kokotxas in Pil Pil Sauce with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Tips & tricks
Be careful not to overcook the hake cheeks, as they can become tough. The gentle cooking process is key to achieving tender and flavorful kokotxas.
Cost
$20