Portuguese Style Sauteed Potatoes Recipes

PORTUGUESE SMASHED POTATOES ~ BATATAS à MURRO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
• Place potatoes in a medium bowl and pierce them all over with a fork. Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes, add the salt and gently toss until potatoes are well coated.
• In a shallow baking dish, arrange the potatoes in a single layer without crowding them, and bake until tender, about 1 hour.
• Using a pestle or the bottom of a glass tumbler, punch down each potato hard enough to break it open. Scatter the chopped garlic in the opening of each potato. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, if desired. Serve immediately.

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.

PERFECT PORTUGUESE POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes with the garlic in salted water until tender. Drain the potatoes, reserving a half cup of the water.
• In a deep pot, heat some oil then add the green onion, parsley, spices, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the water. Saute just until the green onions are tender.
• Toss in the cooked potatoes and mix until well combined, adding more water if required and serve.

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.

SAUTé POTATOES WITH SEA SALT & ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Put the whole unpeeled potatoes in a pan of water. Bring to the boil and cook for 15 mins. Drain and leave to cool. Can be done several hours ahead.
• When ready to serve, strip the skins from the potatoes, then cut them into thick slices. Heat the oils together in a very large non-stick frying pan. Add the potatoes in a single layer if there is room, and cook for 10-15 mins, tuning them frequently with a fish slice until they are golden and crispy. Sprinkle with the rosemary and flaky salt, then serve.