Batata Harra

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then peel and cut into slices or quarters.

2. 2

   In a skillet, heat the oil, add the garlic, chilies or chili flakes, and potatoes, and saute, turning the potatoes over and sprinkling on a little salt, until crisp and golden.

3. 3

   Add the cilantro or parsley and stir.

4. 4

   For a spiced new-potatoes dish: Put 1 pound baby potatoes, unpeeled and washed, in a saucepan with 23 tablespoons olive oil and 5 whole peeled garlic cloves.

5. 5

   Only just cover with water.

6. 6

   Add salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, a pinch of dried red-pepper flakes or 1 or 2 small chili peppers, 1/23/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/23/4 teaspoon coriander.

7. 7

   Simmer gently until the potatoes are tender.

8. 8

   Reduce the liquid over high heat at the end, and stir in 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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