Muitas vezes, os pratos mais simples são os que trazem mais sabor e conforto à mesa. Estas batatas cozidas temperadas são um exemplo perfeito da cozinha portuguesa: um acompanhamento humilde, rápido de preparar, mas que, com um bom azeite, alho e coentros frescos, se transforma numa delícia versátil que acompanha na perfeição peixe grelhado ou carne.
Ingredientes
- Batatas Novas – A Gosto
- Alho – 2 Dentes
- Vinagre de Vinho – A Gosto
- Pimenta – Uma Pitada
- Pimentão Doce – Uma Pitada
- Azeite – Uns Fios
- Coentros – A Gosto
- Sal – O necessário
Preparação
- Coze as batatas numa panela com água e sal até ficarem tenras.
- Coloque as batatas cozidas num prato fundo, adicione 2 dentes de alho esmagados, tempere com flor de sal, um golpe de vinagre de vinho tinto, pimenta preta de moinho, uma pitada de pimentão doce, regue com um bom azeite virgem extra e perfume com folhas de coentros grosseiramente picadas.
Sometimes the simplest things are the most delicious. Here is the English version of this classic side dish.
Dressed Boiled Potatoes
This recipe is a perfect illustration of a core principle in Portuguese cooking: the best dishes are often the simplest. It takes the humble new potato and transforms it into a vibrant, flavour-packed side dish with just a few high-quality ingredients. It’s a classic accompaniment that you’ll find on tables all over Portugal, especially during the summer months when new potatoes are at their best.
The beauty of this dish lies in its rustic simplicity and robust flavours. The potatoes are simply boiled and then dressed while still warm, which allows them to better absorb the garlicky olive oil and the sharp tang of the wine vinegar. The fresh coriander adds a bright, citrusy note that cuts through the richness and brings everything together.
This is an incredibly versatile side dish. It’s the traditional partner for grilled fish, particularly sardines, but it’s equally delicious served alongside grilled meats, roasted chicken, or even as part of a simple, rustic salad. The key is to use the best ingredients you can find—good, waxy new potatoes, a flavourful extra virgin olive oil, and plenty of fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- New Potatoes – to taste
- Garlic – 2 cloves
- Wine Vinegar – to taste
- Pepper – a pinch
- Sweet Paprika – a pinch
- Olive Oil – a few drizzles
- Coriander – to taste
- Salt – as needed
Method
- Boil the potatoes in a pan of salted water until tender.
- Place the cooked potatoes in a deep dish, add 2 crushed garlic cloves, season with fleur de sel, a splash of red wine vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of sweet paprika. Drizzle generously with a good extra virgin olive oil and garnish with coarsely chopped coriander leaves.