Patatas a la Riojana

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the chorizo in a pot over medium heat, then remove the chorizo and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. 2Add the diced onions and peppers to the pot and sauté until soft.
  3. 3Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in the pimentón paste.
  5. 5Add the broken potato chunks to the pot and stir to coat.
  6. 6Return the browned chorizo to the pot and add bay leaves.
  7. 7Pour in the stock until the ingredients are just covered, then bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is thickened.
  8. 8Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Ingredients

  • chorizo, sliced
  • green bell pepper, diced
  • red bell pepper, diced
  • onion, diced
  • garlic, minced
  • pimentón paste
  • potato, peeled and roughly broken
  • bay leaf
  • stock
  • salt
  • parsley (optional)

Equipment

knifecutting boardheavy-bottomed potwooden spoonskimmer

Tips

  • Break the potatoes into chunks with a knife instead of slicing them; the resulting rough edges release more starch and naturally thicken the sauce.
  • Simmer the stew at a lively boil to help break down some of the potatoes, which contributes to a silky, thick texture.