Peruvian Home Fries

Submitted by Sharon123

"Potatoes actually originated in South America. This is a traditional Peruvian combination of potatoes and peanuts and will be even more authentic if you can find blue potatoes."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lbs potatoes (chopped in 1/2-inch cubes and boiled until just tender)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• 1 -2 teaspoon butter (optional- leave out to make vegan)
• 1 1⁄2 - 2 cups minced onions
• 1 cup minced anaheim chili (or poblano chiles)
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (or use a mix of red and yellow peppers)
• 1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3⁄4 cup grated monterey jack cheese (or cheddar cheese-packed)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup lightly toasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
• minced cilantro (or a mix of cilantro and parsley, or just parsley if you prefer)
• lemon wedge

directions

1. Place a 10" skillet or saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbls. oil, wait about 10 seconds, then swirl to coat pan. Turn heat up to medium high and add half the cooked potatoes, spreading them into a single layer in the hot oil. Let them cook without stirring 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle in 1/8 teaspoons salt and turn potatoes over, using a metal spatula. Spread them into a single layer again. Let them cook 5-8 more minutes, or until golden. Scrape from the bottom to loosen potatoes and toss them around in the pan. Cook for another few minutes, then move to a plate, scraping out and saving all the tasty brown tidbits from the bottom of the pan. Repeat this procedure with the remaining potatoes, using another tbls. of the oil and anohter 1/8 teaspoons salt.
3. After cooking the potatoes, scrape out the pan, saving the scrapings, and wipe it out with a damp paper towel. Return the pan to the heat and when it is hot, add remaining tbsl. of oil You may also melt in a little butter. Wait 10 seconds, then swirl the pan. add the onion and saute over medium heat 5-8 minutes, or until it becomes very soft. Add the chiles and bell peppers, along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt. Continue to cook, stirring often, for another 5-8 minutes.
4. Return the potatoes to the pan and stir them into the onion mixutre, along with the garlic. Saute over medium heat for another 10-20 minutes, or until everything is done to your liking. Sprinkle in the cheese and lemon juice during the last few minutes of cooking, and if needed, adjust the salt.
5. Serve hot or warm, with peanuts and minced cilantro or parsley, and with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

6. Note:

7. If prepping the potatoes in advance, store them in fresh water in a tightly covered container in the fridge. Drain and dry completely before using.

Reviews

[Rita1652]

Made half the amount with left over potatoes. Nice mix of veggies. The nuts brought this to en other level for us. Thanks. Made for ZWT 2011

 

[realbirdlady]

Nice additions to basic home fries. Good nutrition, with the C and other vitamin in the peppers, protein from peanuts, and calcium from cheese. Use reduced fat cheese if fat is a concern. Be careful not to overboil the potato cubes (unless you want peruvian mashed potatoes, which are good, too.)

 

[Maito]

I love home fries, so I knew these would hit the spot. The chilis (which we reduced) and peanuts lend something different and very nice to the recipe. We reduced the oil and salt, and omitted the cheese (personal preference). Good solid dish.

 

[Chocolatl]

I fell in love with Peruvian cuisine on a trip there in 1978; I'm so pleased that more people are discovering it. I love the peppers and onions in this. The lemon juice doesn't make them really lemony, but it adds a certain delightful mystery to the taste. I also topped them with a few chopped olives, which are also traditional. This is a delicious take on home fries. Thanks for posting!

 

[missystry]

I prepared as written EXCEPT (isn't there always one with me?!?) since I had 2 slices of bacon left over from breakfast, and a few fresh mushrooms I had to use or loose, I tossed them in too. YUM YUM YUM! Highly recommend.