Portuguese Chourico Potato Balls Recipes

PORTUGUESE POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 240°C or 220°C if using a fan-forced oven.
• Toss the chopped potatoes in half of the oil in a shallow baking dish.
• Roast the potatoes, uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until they are lightly browned.
• Meanwhile heat the remaining 4 teaspoons of oil in a large frying pan. Cook the garlic and onion , stir, until the onion softens. A few minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, paprika and thyme to the onions. Cook about a minute, until the tomato softens.
• Add the stock and piri piri sauce to the tomatoes. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. stir occassionally. You want the sauce to thicken slightly.
• Remove the potato from the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C or160°C if using fan-forced.
• Pout the sauce over the potatoes.
• Return the pototoes to the oven and bake, uncovered for another 20 minutes.
• Serve the potatoes sprinkled with the chopped parsley.

PORTUGUESE CHOURICO STEW

Steps:

• Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute chourico, onion and garlic until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce, water and potatoes. Season with red pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir in green beans, and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until heated through.

PORTUGUESE CHOURICO AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, combine the sausage, green pepper, onion, tomato paste, wine, water, and crushed garlic. Stir so that everything is evenly distributed. Cover, and set on Low. Cook for 8 hours. Uncover the pot, and cook an additional 2 hours to allow some of the liquid to evaporate. Serve over rice, or with Portuguese rolls.

PORTUGUESE CHOURICO & POTATO BALLS

Steps:

• Set a large saucepan almost filled with water to a boil. Season with salt then add the whole potatoes, and cook until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and set aside until cooled. Peel off the skins and mash the flesh with a fork.
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Stir in the diced onions and cook until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the chourico and continue cooking until the onions are caramelized, 7 to 10 minutes longer.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, the sautéed chourico and onions. Stir in the breadcrumbs and egg.
• Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls and chill for 30 minutes.
• Fill a large pan one third full with vegetable oil and heat to 355F (180C). Fry the balls in small batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.