Pinchos Patatas (Potato Skewers)

Submitted by LucyS-D

"A Spanish tapa. This makes 12 appetizers."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon capers, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 6 baby red potatoes or 6 baby yukon gold potatoes
• 1 chorizo sausage, cut crosswise in 12 pieces
• 3 ounces manchego cheese, cut into 12 chunks
• 12 large green olives

directions

1. Prepare a caper mayonnaise by combining mayonnaise, capers and fennel seeds; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. Cook potatoes in salt water until just tender, about 10 minutes (do not overcook or they will fall apart); cut in half and let cool.
3. Cut the chorizo into 12 pieces or you can use thicker slices and use 2 chorizos; pan fry until cooked through.
4. To assemple skewers, spread cut side of potato with a little caper mayonnaise, thread onto skewer; follow with chorizo slice, cheese, and an olive.