Portuguese Fried Potatoes (Batatas a Portuguesa)

Batatas a Portuguesa is a popular dish in Portugal, often served as a side dish with grilled meats or as a tapas-style appetizer.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Portuguese Fried Potatoes (Batatas a Portuguesa)

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 3 teaspoon Olive oil
• 2 piece Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and cut the potatoes into thick slices.
2. Rinse the potato slices under cold water to remove excess starch.
3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
4. Add the potato slices to the pan and fry until golden brown, flipping occasionally.
5. In a separate pan, heat a little olive oil and sauté the minced garlic cloves until fragrant.
6. Remove the fried potatoes from the heat and transfer them to a serving dish.
7. Drizzle the sautéed garlic and olive oil over the potatoes.
8. Season with salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.
9. Toss the potatoes gently to coat them evenly with the seasoning.
10. Serve hot as a side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.