Tocana De Cartofi (Romanian Potato Stew)

Submitted by Chocolatl

"This is really more potatoes cooked in a sauce than it is a stew. Adapted from Pan American's Around the World Cookbook. The original calls for either chicken fat or butter; your choice."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 cup stock
• 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream

directions

1. Melt butter in a deep saucepan.
2. Add flour, salt, pepper and paprika, and stir until smooth.
3. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. Add potatoes and stir.
6. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
7. Add cream and cook for 5 minutes more. Only a small amount of liquid should remain.
8. Serve potatoes with remaining sauce.