We are going to learn how to cook a rich and very simple spoon dish, a rich and economical widowed potato stew, ideal for those winter days when these dishes are most desired. This very traditional recipe consists of a stew of potatoes alone, this being the reason why they are called “widows”, although it lends itself to variations, so it is possible to add ingredients such as meat, fish or vegetables. Likewise, you can make water or broth to give it an extra touch of flavor.
This dish is good as a single dish or as a starter to accompany meat dishes, especially. You can also accompany this dish with assorted vegetables as a stew. In any case, do not hesitate to continue reading to discover in Free Recipes how to make widow potatoes.
Ingredients to make Widow Potatoes:
- 1 kilogram of potatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 dessert spoon of sweet paprika
- 1 liter of water or broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pinch of pepper
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 splash of olive oil
How to make Widow Potatoes:
- Chop the onion and garlic to start preparing the recipe for widowed stewed potatoes.
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat with a splash of oil. When hot, add the onion and fry. Once the onion begins to color, add the minced garlic.
- Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut them, but not in any way. Widow potatoes are characterized by not being perfectly cut, since it is usual to crack them. To do this, insert the knife a little and break a piece, so the potato releases the starch and the broth will be thicker. Add them to the pan, stir and leave them for a couple of minutes.
- Add the teaspoon of paprika and the bay leaf and stir to integrate all the ingredients.
- Pour the water right away so the paprika doesn’t burn. You should add water to completely cover the potatoes, stir and add a little salt and pepper. Let the widow potatoes cook for 15-20 minutes. You can add vegetable broth instead of water if you want to enhance the flavor of the stew. If the potatoes remain dry, add more water or broth, since they should not remain very dry
- After about 15 minutes, check the doneness of the potatoes. If they are not fully cooked yet, leave them a little longer. At this time, taste the salt, rectify if necessary and, if you like a spicy touch, you can add hot paprika at this time.
- When the potatoes are cooked they are ready to serve. The broth should be flavorful and a little dense, not too light, if not, take a few potatoes, chop them up and add them back to the pot. Another option is to dissolve a little flour in water and add it.
What do you accompany the widow potatoes with?
There are many options you have in terms of accompaniment. As we have said, widowed stewed potatoes can be served as a single dish, as a starter or as a side dish. As a single dish, the ideal is to serve the widowed potatoes with an egg, which can be fried, boiled or poached. For this last option, don’t miss the Poached Egg Recipe. It is also an excellent idea to enjoy widow potatoes with rice, chorizo or vegetables.
