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.

Coastal Delicacy: Kokotxas (hake Cheeks) In Pil Pil Sauce

Ingredients

  • 500g hake cheeks
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 dried guindilla pepper
  • 200ml extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the garlic cloves.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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