Cilantro Habanero Potato Gratin Recipes

CILANTRO POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook cilantro and garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the potatoes; cook and stir until tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Sprinkle with salt.

HABANERO POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat oil and cook onions, garlic and habanero chile until tender.
• Add can of tomatoes, chicken bullion and water and simmer for 3 minutes.
• In a lightly greased oven proof crystal baking dish, layer potatoes.
• Pour tomato mixture over potatoes.
• Pour cream over potatoes and sprinkle cheese.
• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 175C until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown.

CHAR-ROASTED CAST-IRON FILET WITH WHITE CHEDDAR HABANERO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• For the mashed potatoes: Place the potatoes in a medium saucepot and add cool water to cover; generously salt the water. Bring to a boil and cover with a lid. Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well, then return the potatoes to the saucepot. Add the Cheddar, mascarpone, cream, butter, scallions, chives, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. Mash the potatoes with a wooden spoon. Keep warm.
• For the chimichurri: In a blender, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, habanero, shallot, cilantro, parsley and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Pulse until chunky.
• For the roasted bacon, mushrooms and Swiss chard: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and bacon; cook for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, chard and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper; stir. Transfer the skillet to the oven for 8 minutes. Stir in the sherry vinegar. Keep warm.
• For the steak: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle the filets with the olive oil and sprinkle evenly with 3 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons cracked pepper. Sear the filets for 2 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the butter. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
• To serve, mound some mashed potatoes on a plate. Top with some of the mushroom mixture, followed by a filet. Spoon chimichurri over the filet. Garnish with pea shoots.

CILANTRO-GARLIC POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil, over medium-high heat. Add red onions and bacon pieces. Saute until onion is soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes and garlic. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve hot.

GARLIC POTATOES GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In the prepared dish layer 1/2 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the cheese, then the remaining potatoes.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until fragrant and golden brown; pour over potatoes.
• Combine cream, salt and pepper; pour evenly over potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 75 minutes. Serve immediately.

BLUE BAYOU POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Mix potatoes, jalepeno and onions and put in a buttered baking dish.
• Mix cream, garlic, salt, black pepper and thyme leaves.
• Pour mixture over potatoes and onions and cover.
• Put in a 350F pre-heated oven and bake for 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender.
• Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Return dish to oven uncovered and bake for 10 more minutes or until brown.

CILANTRO AND GARLIC POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add potatoes, and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cilantro and garlic; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. After draining the potatoes, add them to the skillet along with the cumin, lemon juice and salt. Stir to coat the potatoes, and serve.

YUKON GOLD GRATIN WITH CHILIES, CILANTRO AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Char chilies over gas flames or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop chilies.
• Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle garlic over bottom of dish. Arrange 1/4 of potatoes in dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with 1/3 of chilies and 1/3 of cilantro. Repeat layering of potatoes, chilies and cilantro 2 more times, seasoning potatoes with salt and pepper. Top with potatoes. Pour broth over, then cream. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Tent dish with foil. Bake until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle cheeses over potatoes. Bake until liquid thickens, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Sprinkle with cilantro.

SPANISH-SMASHED POTATOES WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a small bowl., Place the cilantro, garlic and salt in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add water and vinegar; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Using a fork, flatten potatoes slightly; pour sauce over top.

LEBANESE POTATOES WITH CILANTRO SAUCE (BATATA HARRA)

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into half-inch cubes. Rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Drain and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
• Pour oil into a deep fryer, or a large, deep, frying pan, to 2 inches depth. Heat the oil to 300 degrees. Set aside a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Working in batches, if necessary, fry the potatoes until tender inside, about 5 minutes. Transfer potatoes from the oil to the baking sheet. Turn off the fryer, or if using a pan, remove from stove, but do not discard the oil.
• Allow potatoes to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate uncovered for two hours. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
• Heat the oil in a wide saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and pale gold, about 3 minutes; do not allow to brown. Add cilantro and stir until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
• Remove potatoes from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Meanwhile, heat the deep-fryer or frying pan to 350 to 375 degrees. Set aside a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat potatoes with paper towels to be sure they are completely dry. Working in batches, if necessary, fry the potatoes until crisp and golden, 3 minutes or as needed. Transfer potatoes from the oil to the baking sheet.
• When all the potatoes are cooked, add to the bowl of sauce, and sprinkle with Aleppo pepper and salt to taste. Toss gently. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl, and garnish with minced parsley. Drizzle with lemon juice. If desired, serve with sliced tomatoes and scallions, or with fried, scrambled or poached eggs.

CHILI-CILANTRO POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Break egg into a bowl, and whisk in chilies, garlic and ginger. Add juice and zest of lime, and mix well.
• In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, white potatoes, scallions and cilantro. Mix well with a fork. Add egg mixture, and stir until evenly blended.
• Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap. Using a 1/3-cup measure, scoop up some of the mixture. With wet hands, shape into a flat cake or patty, then place on plastic. Make 12 cakes. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1/2 hour, to help them keep their shape when frying.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. When oil is hot, add potato cakes. Fry, turning once, until crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes a side. Serve hot.

CILANTRO-HABANERO POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Meanwhile, grease a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish. Line it with 1/3 of the potatoes in a single, overlapping layer. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 1/3 of the habaneros and garlic. Follow with 1/3 each of the cilantro, pepper jack cheese and Parmesan cheese. Repeat until you have three layers, ending with cheese on top. Pour 1 1/2 cups broth and half and half on top. Place potatoes in the oven. Roast until potatoes about 1 hour tota.