The shepherd’s garlic potatoes They are one of those traditional recipes from Jaén cuisine that we like so much. They can be served on their own, as a tapa, or as a garnish. It is delicious served with lamb chops and also with a couple of fried eggs.
Pastor garlic is the dressing or sauce that shepherds prepared in the Middle Ages to flavor lamb, rabbit and chicken meat. It is very tasty, as it is loaded with spices and seasonings. Garlic cloves, salt, cumin, paprika, wine and vinegar in its short version, although some also add olive oil and oregano.
To this day this sauce continues to be used in many recipes due to the simplicity of preparation and its few and basic ingredients. I’ll tell you the basic recipe and leave it up to you how to taste it, I’m sure you won’t lack ideas. Let’s go to trouble.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices same size. In a mortar, mash the oregano, peeled garlic cloves, salt and paprika. When we have a kind of paste, we add the vinegar and white wine. Stir well until all the ingredients are well integrated.
Heat a little oil in a frying pan and lightly brown the potatoes on both sides. When they are semi-cooked, add the sauce and a little water and cook. over medium-low heat until the potatoes are tender. We serve immediately, either on their own or as a garnish.
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What to accompany potatoes with pastor garlic
Are shepherd’s garlic potatoes They are ideal to accompany any type of meat or fish. They will make the dish go up a notch. They can also be served alone or with a couple of fried eggs, in the purest style of classic broken eggs. Either way they are a delight.
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