COSTA RICAN BREAKFAST POTATOES

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These are a good alternative to the usual breakfast hash browns. In Costa Rica, it's called 'Gallitos de Papa', which is usually served as a breakfast or brunch dish, most often on top of a corn tortilla and a couple of fried eggs and black beans on the side. But the heat from the habanero flavors the potatoes with a nice savory...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 small potatoes, cubed
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 costa rican habanero chile pepper, minced
1 tsp smoky paprika
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
FOR SERVING (OPTIONAL):
corn tortillas
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 or 2 minutes).
  • 2. Add potatoes, habanero chile, paprika, sugar and salt. Cover skillet, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes (stirring occasionally) or until potatoes are tender and cooked through. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.
  • 3. Serve in corn tortillas and, if desired, top with a dollop of sour cream or salsa.

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