Patatas a lo Pobre
One
of the best things about eating in Spain is the very many ways in which Spanish
chefs prepare the humble potato and they taste great!
Here's
a recipe for Patatas a lo Pobre (poor man's potatoes) - a tapas
portion for 6 people.
An Andalucian favourite.
Approx. Preparation Time:
About 45 minutes
List of Ingredients:
6 medium sized firm potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 green peppers, deseeded and sliced
10 tablespoons of olive oil for frying
2 large onions, sliced into rings
3 cloves of garlic, minced (optional)
A little finely chopped Parsley (optional)
Salt to taste
Preparation Instructions:
In
a heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the onions for 10
minutes, sitrring occasionally, until they are golden.
Then add the green peppers and fry until
soft.
Add the remaining oil, allow to heat, then add the potatoes and cook for
a further 15-20 minutes, until they are tender.
Add the garlic and parsley and cook a few minutes more.
Season with salt and drain off
any excess oil.
Enjoy!
