Pimientos del Cristal en tiras
crystal pepper is characterized by having a fine texture, an elongated and narrow shape, a fragile skin (its name comes from these characteristics since they are so fine and delicate that they look like glass) and a sweet taste. This type of pepper is a typical variety of Navarra and La Rioja and they are highly appreciated for being juicy, almost not acidic and sweeter than other types of peppers. They are not so common in the market because their elaboration is laborious, since they require to be carefully peeled by hand, a task that complicates their extreme fineness, and their presentation is usually in strips. The glass peppers are usually tasted alone, accompanied only by oil or garlic, but they are also perfect to accompany meat or fish, although their exquisite flavor makes them stand out on their own and are usually served in many restaurants with no accompaniment other than a little olive oil.
