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Spanish Pepper Potatoes

SPICY, COLORFUL, EASY — WHAT MORE NEED BE SAID? Transform plain potatoes into a dish that nicely complements white fish like cod or haddock or cold meat cuts.

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KeyPotatoes. Best are small new red or white waxy potatoes. Next best are larger red or white 'waxies'. Before frying potatoes, they first need to be boiled (see potato cooking tips). Boil for a slightly shorter time than you would if serving them directly. Drain and cool the boiled potatoes, then cut into bite-size pieces before frying. Peeling is optional.

KeyDressing. If serving fried cod or other fish with the potatoes, make a little extra dressing and rub it on both sides of the fillets. When the potatoes are done, remove them and then fry the fish a couple of minutes on each side in the skillet. Both flavor and color are superb!

Total time about 30 minutes (plus potato boiling). Serves 3-4.

SHOPPING LIST:
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  • New red or white potatoes
  • Garlic
  • Wine vinegar (red OR white)
  • Paprika
  • Ground cumin
  • Chile pepper flakes
  • Red, yellow, or green bell pepper
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley


Prepare dressing
While the potatoes are cooking, combine ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced or chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chile pepper flakes (or to taste)


Cook the dish
1
In a large skillet, heat the oil, then cook uncovered until pepper strips are softened (5-6 minutes); stir often. Remove strips and set aside.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper—cored, deseeded and sliced into thin strips

2
Put in skillet and fry until golden brown; stir often
3
Stir in and cook a few minutes more
  • Cooked pepper strips from Step 1
  • Spiced dressing from above
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

   Finish the dish:
  • Sprinkle with minced fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
  • Sprinkle with coarse kosher or sea salt

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