I’ve been craving fried potatoes. Not Southern style hash browns, although I do like those…but that’s another post. No, I wanted something with a bit of a kick. This Mexican version is it. It’s such as simple dish, but the flavor is wonderful. It makes a great side dish for grilled steaks or chicken.
Papas Fritas con Rajas (Fried Potatoes with Poblano Pepper Strips)
Recipe for papas fritas con rajas, aka fried potatoes with poblano pepper strips.
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 medium onion halved and cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 pounds red potatoes halved lengthwise, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 2 poblano peppers seeded, deveined, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
Instructions
- In the skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. I like the onions to begin caramelizing and the potatoes to get a really nice golden color, but I don’t know that this is traditional.
- Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook, tossing, until the potatoes start to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. You want the potatoes to start to soften before you add the peppers.
- Add pepper strips and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 1176mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 69.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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