Spanish cuisine · Vegetable Dishes

Patatas a lo Pobre

Poor man's potatoes: slowly braised in olive oil with peppers and onions.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 1 kg waxy potatoes
• 2 onions
• 2 green bell peppers
• 4 garlic cloves
• 200 ml olive oil
• 1 tsp sherry vinegar
• Salt

Instructions

1. Slice the potatoes thinly and cut the onions and peppers into strips.
2. Braise everything together slowly in plenty of olive oil over medium heat – do not deep-fry.
3. Turn carefully again and again until the potatoes are soft and lightly golden (about 30 minutes).
4. Pour off the oil, season with vinegar and salt, and serve with a fried egg if you like.