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Papa Dorada

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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

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Questions

What is Papa Dorada?

Crispy fried potato halves with a golden crust and tender interior. A classic Peruvian side dish served alongside savory skillet meals and roasts. This reference files it under Peruvian side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

What should Papa Dorada look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the bottoms turn crisp and deep golden.

How many calories are in Papa Dorada?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 3 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Papa Dorada?

Refrigerate what is left of Papa Dorada within two hours and eat it 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. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

Can I halve or double Papa Dorada?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the potatoes drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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.

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