Padrón peppers look like diminutive capsicums and are sold fried or grilled in snack bars throughout Spain. Although they share the same herbaceous flavours as capsicums, padróns are more intense, thinner-skinned and sweeter. Roughly 10 per cent of padróns are overwhelmingly hot, making them perfect for a game of chilli roulette! The peppers, with their earthy nutty sauce, are a revelation hot or cold. Be careful, though, as they can be very hot despite the cooling sauce. Serve with all meats and robust seafood.