Best Portuguese Shepherds Potatoes Recipes

PORTUGUESE SHEPHERD'S POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan large enough to hold the potatoes in one layer.
• Fry the onion and garlic, along with the rosemary until the onion is golden (but do not burn the garlic).
• Add the pimenton, mixing well.
• Add the potatoes and mix, insuring that they become covered with the onion mixture.
• Add just enough water to cover the potatoes.
• Put a lid on the frying pan and simmer until the potatoes are cooked, about 15 minutes; you may need to take the lid off for the last five minutes or so (and stirring as needed to prevent sticking) in order to evaporate all the remaining liquid.

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:

• Preheat oven to 240°C or 220°C if using a fan-forced oven.
• Toss the chopped potatoes in half of the oil in a shallow baking dish.
• Roast the potatoes, uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.
• Meanwhile heat the remaining 4 teaspoons of oil in a large frying pan. Cook the garlic and onion , stir, until the onion softens. A few minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, paprika and thyme to the onions. Cook about a minute, until the tomato softens.
• Add the stock and piri piri sauce to the tomatoes. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. stir occassionally. You want the sauce to thicken slightly.
• Remove the potato from the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C or160°C if using fan-forced.
• Pout the sauce over the potatoes.
• Return the pototoes to the oven and bake, uncovered for another 20 minutes.
• Serve the potatoes sprinkled with the chopped parsley.

SHEEPHERDER'S POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer potatoes, bacon and onion. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme. Pour over potato mixture. , Bake until eggs are almost set, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted and eggs are set, 5-7 minutes longer.

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.