Perfect Portuguese Potatoes Food

POTATOES WITH CEBOLADA (PORTUGUESE SPICY ONION SAUCE)

Steps:

• In a large pot, add potatoes and enough water to cover them by about 2 inches. Putting the potatoes in the water before it boils allows them to cook more evenly. Bring to a boil on medium-high and cook until the potatoes are cooked through (fork tender), approximately 10 - 15 minutes.
• In the meantime, in a large frying pan add the olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
• Add in the salt and paprika. Sauté for 1 minute. Add in the hot pepper paste and continue cooking for another minute.
• Add the wine and bring to a simmer until the onions are fully cooked. If you prefer the sauce more watery, add in more wine or a few tablespoons of water until desired consistency.
• Stir in the fresh chopped parsley. Season the sauce to taste, add more hot pepper paste for more spice and/or salt as desired.
• Once the potatoes are cooked through (fork tender), drain and return to the warm pot. Set aside for a minute until potatoes dry.
• Add the potatoes to a serving platter and top with the onion sauce.
• Garnish with more parsley. Enjoy!

PORTUGUESE STYLE SAUTEED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut each potato into an even rectangular shape by cutting off the bottom, top, and sides; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Place potatoes in a medium, heavy saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover, season with salt, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and drain potatoes on paper towels.
• In a large saute skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the drained potatoes and cook, turning, until browned on both sides, about 10 more minutes.
• The last few minutes, add the smoked paprika and mix.
• I like to get them nice and crispy on the outside. Enjoy!

PORTUGUESE STYLE ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Toss well to coat potatoes. Place seasoned potatoes into a medium baking pan.
• 2. Cook at 400 degrees for about 1 hour or until fork tender. Toss potatoes every 15 minutes to achieve a crispy texture.

PORTUGUESE POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash, peel and slice potatoes. Boil potatoes, onion and salt until just done, but not too soft; drain.
• Place potato mixture in a greased 9 x 9 casserole dish. Sprinkle garlic salt, parsley flakes, pimentoes, shredded cheese and herbed stuffing on top. Drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

PORTUGUESE FRIED POTATOES / BATAS A PORTUGUESA

Steps:

• Slice the peeled potatoes into thin rounds, about 5- 10 mm (approx 1/4 inch) thick.
• Heat the butter and oil in a pan and cook the potatoes slowly on a low heat until cooked though and golden brown. ( this can take 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the type of potato used).
• Cooking on a low heat ensures an even golden brown colour and less little burnt bits.
• Once cooked though, add the salt, pepper and parsley and mix well though the potatoes.
• Transfer to a heated serving dish and serve immediately with additional parsley for garnish if desired.