Papas con Chile Recipe
Papas con Chile is a simple, satisfying Mexican side of golden potatoes fried with chillies and onion. It is humble, fiery and wonderful alongside eggs, tacos or grilled meat.
- Prep time
- 10 mins
- Cook time
- 30 mins
- Total time
- 40 mins
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 380
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Ingredients
- 800 g potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 serrano chillies, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh coriander, chopped, to serve
- Warm tortillas, to serve
Instructions
- Parboil the potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and let them steam dry.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the potatoes until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes.
- Add the onion and serrano chillies and cook for 5 minutes more until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin and paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper, squeeze over the lime juice, and scatter with coriander.
- Serve hot with warm tortillas.
Pro tips
- Let the potatoes steam dry after parboiling so they crisp up instead of steaming.
- Do not crowd the pan, or the potatoes will soften rather than brown.
- Remove the chilli seeds for a milder dish, or keep them for extra heat.
Frequently asked questions
What chillies work best?
Serranos give a bright, sharp heat, but jalapeños or poblanos work well for a milder version.
Can I bake the potatoes instead?
Yes, toss with oil and roast at 200°C for 25 minutes, adding the onion and chillies halfway through.
What can I serve it with?
It is excellent with fried eggs, tacos, grilled chicken or as part of a Mexican breakfast.
