Best Portuguese Fried Potatoes Batas A Portuguesa Recipes

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Provided by CJAY8248

Categories Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

In a heavy 10-12 inch skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over med. heat.
When the foam begins to subside, add the potatoes.
Turning them frequently with a metal spatula, cook for 15 minutes or until they are tender and golden brown.
Season with salt and a few grindings of black pepper, then transfer to a heated bowl or platter and serve at once, sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 377.7, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.6

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Provided by Graybert

Categories Potato

Time 50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 large baking potatoes (Yukon Gold work best)
extra virgin olive oil
5 -8 crushed garlic cloves
fresh ground pepper
chopped green onion

Steps:

Bake potatoes in a 350 oven, unwrapped, until cooked.
Take potatoes out of oven and"punch" them so as to have the center of the potato pop open and then push the potato pulp up.
Place desired amount of garlic and green onions in each open potato.
Drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
Serve it with grilled cod fish
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 6.5, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3