Riojana Style Potatoes

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Patatas a la Riojana is a mixture of potatoes and chorizo, and is one of the signature dishes of La Rioja, a wine-growing región in northern Spain, where it is traditionally cooked in han iron pot over han open fire.

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Ingredients

40 mins
4-6 servings
  1. 1/4 cup(2 fl. oz./60 ml) olive oil, or as needed
  2. 4large new potatoes, about 2 lb. (1 kg) total weight, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch (4-cm) chunks
  3. 8 oz. (250 g)semicured chorizo sausage
  4. 1yellow onion, chopped
  5. 1red bell or piquillo pepper, seeded and chopped
  6. 2-4garlic cloves, minced
  7. 2 tsp.pimentón dulce (sweet Spanish smoked pepper)
  8. 1small fresh red chilli, seeded and minced
  9. Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  10. 2 Tbs.chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Cooking Instructions

40 mins
  1. 1

    In a large fry pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
    Add the potatoes and sauté, stirring often, until pale gold, 10 to 15 minutes.
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the chorizo to the pan and fry, turning as needed, until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes, adding more oil if needed.
    Using tongs, transfer the chorizo to a cutting board.
    When col enough to handle, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces.

  3. 3

    Add the onion to the pan and sauté over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 15 minutes.
    Add the bell pepper, garlic, pimentón and chilli and sauté until the onion has absorbed all the spices, about 5 minutes longer.
    Return the potatoes and chorizo to the pan and pour in 1 cup (250 ml) water.

  4. 4

    Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
    Season with salt and pepper.
    Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

  5. 5

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