Hot and Spicy Potatoes

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Hot and Spicy Potatoes

 

1 1/2 lbs. small new potatoes

1/2 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, sliced

3 dried chilies, seeded and chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons paprika

2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar

1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and sliced

coarse sea salt, for sprinkling, optional

 

Scrub the potatoes and put them into a pan of salted water. Bring to the boil

and cook for 10 minutes, or until almost tender. Drain and leave to cool

slightly. Peel, if you like, then cut into chunks.

Heat the oil in a large frying or saute pan and fry the potatoes, turning them

frequently, until golden.

Meanwhile, crush together the garlic, chilies and cumin using a mortar and

pestle. Mix the paste with the paprika and wine vinegar, then add to the

potatoes with the sliced pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Scatter with

salt, if using, and serve hot as a tapas dish or cold as a side dish.

Makes 4 servings.