Papa Dorada

Name: Papa Dorada
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled, halved; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Crispy fried potato halves with a golden crust and tender interior. A classic Peruvian side dish served alongside savory skillet meals and roasts.

25 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, boiled, halved
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 2 lbs boiled, halved Yukon Gold potatoes cut-side down in a single layer.
3

Fry for 8 minutes until the bottoms turn crisp and deep golden.
4

Flip potatoes and season with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
5

Cook for 5 more minutes, then remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

Questions

How long does Papa Dorada keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Papa Dorada?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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Butifarra main
Moussaka main

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