Ingredients
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3
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2
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3/4
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1 - 2
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1 1/2 - 2
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1
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1
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1 - 2
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3/4
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3
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Directions
Peruvian Home Fries,Potatoes actually originated in South America. This is a traditional Peruvian combination of potatoes and peanuts and will be even more authentic if you can find blue potatoes.
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Steps
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1
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Place a 10" Skillet or Saute Pan Over Medium Heat. When Hot, Add 1 Tbls. Oil, Wait About 10 Seconds, Then Swirl to Coat Pan. Turn Heat Up to Medium High and Add Half the Cooked Potatoes, Spreading Them Into a Single Layer in the Hot Oil. Let Them Cook Without Stirring 5 Minutes. |
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2
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Sprinkle in 1/8 Teaspoons Salt and Turn Potatoes Over, Using a Metal Spatula. Spread Them Into a Single Layer Again. Let Them Cook 5-8 More Minutes, or Until Golden. Scrape from the Bottom to Loosen Potatoes and Toss Them Around in the Pan. Cook For Another Few Minutes, Then Move to a Plate, Scraping Out and Saving All the Tasty Brown Tidbits from the Bottom of the Pan. Repeat This Procedure With the Remaining Potatoes, Using Another Tbls. of the Oil and Anohter 1/8 Teaspoons Salt. |
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3
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After Cooking the Potatoes, Scrape Out the Pan, Saving the Scrapings, and Wipe It Out With a Damp Paper Towel. Return the Pan to the Heat and When It Is Hot, Add Remaining Tbsl. of Oil You May Also Melt in a Little Butter. Wait 10 Seconds, Then Swirl the Pan. Add the Onion and Saute Over Medium Heat 5-8 Minutes, or Until It Becomes Very Soft. Add the Chiles and Bell Peppers, Along With the Remaining 1/2 Teaspoons Salt. Continue to Cook, Stirring Often, For Another 5-8 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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Return the Potatoes to the Pan and Stir Them Into the Onion Mixutre, Along With the Garlic. Saute Over Medium Heat For Another 10-20 Minutes, or Until Everything Is Done to Your Liking. Sprinkle in the Cheese and Lemon Juice During the Last Few Minutes of Cooking, and If Needed, Adjust the Salt. |
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5
Done
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Serve Hot or Warm, With Peanuts and Minced Cilantro or Parsley, and With Lemon Wedges on the Side. Enjoy! |
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6
Done
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Note: |
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7
Done
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If Prepping the Potatoes in Advance, Store Them in Fresh Water in a Tightly Covered Container in the Fridge. Drain and Dry Completely Before Using. |
