Nanas Portuguese Potatoes Recipes

NANA'S PORTUGUESE ROAST CHICKEN AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Pour water into a roasting pan. Add vinegar to taste. The water should have just a hint of vinegary taste. Sprinkle paprika over the water and mix, removing the lumps. Add salt, pepper, onion, tomato, parsley and potatoes. Before cooking add chorizo. Bake for 2 hours. Do not cover potatoes because they will steam and not roast. The potatoes will have a nice red color when they are done.
• Note: Both recipes can be cooked simultaneously in the same oven.
• (all measurements are approximate) .
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. This recipe is made in a ceramic cooker. To prepare the cooker, soak the cover for 15 minutes, and spray the bottom with any non-stick coating. Mix first 5 ingredients, set aside. Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Put chicken in cooker and pour salad dressing mixture on top, then use hands to rub it all over the chicken skin. Lightly sprinkle entire chicken with paprika (a pinch or so), then sprinkle a pinch or so of the dry Italian seasoning on top as well. Cover and cook at 375 degrees for 2 hours. About 1 to 1 1/2 hours into the cooking time, check the chicken. If there is liquid half-way up the chicken or more, drain all of the liquid so that the chicken is dry enough to roast, then continue cooking. If it's not halfway up the chicken, just leave whatever juices are in there and continue cooking.

NANAS PORTUGUESE POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Pour water into roasting pan; add vinegar (the water should have a vinegary taste).
• Sprinkle paprika over the water and mix, removing the lumps.
• Add salt, pepper, onion, tomato, parsley and potatoes; add sausage. and chicken pieces if you wish
• Bake for 2 hours.
• Do not cover potatoes because they will steam, not roast.
• The potatoes will have a nice a red color.

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.

PORTUGUESE POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash, peel and slice potatoes. Boil potatoes, onion and salt until just done, but not too soft; drain.
• Place potato mixture in a greased 9 x 9 casserole dish. Sprinkle garlic salt, parsley flakes, pimentoes, shredded cheese and herbed stuffing on top. Drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

PORTUGUESE STYLE SAUTEED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut each potato into an even rectangular shape by cutting off the bottom, top, and sides; cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Place potatoes in a medium, heavy saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover, season with salt, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and drain potatoes on paper towels.
• In a large saute skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the drained potatoes and cook, turning, until browned on both sides, about 10 more minutes.
• The last few minutes, add the smoked paprika and mix.
• I like to get them nice and crispy on the outside. Enjoy!

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 FRIED POTATOES (BATATAS A PORTUGUESA)

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.