Dinner for 4
Crispy Potatoes In Red Sauce
Golden potato pieces are fried until crisp, then coated with a fresh tomato, chile, garlic, and lime sauce.
Typical price
$3.58for 4 servings
$0.90 per serving$3.58 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.48Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.75Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.19Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil or other neutral flavored oil like grapeseed or avocado
- 1 1/2 lb yukon gold potatoes
- 6 oz ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion (optional)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced garlic chives or scallions for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Cut the potatoes into small pieces, place them in a saucepan with water, and boil for 8 minutes before draining.
- Blend or finely chop the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt into a rough sauce.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes, turning often.
- Pour the sauce over the crisp potatoes and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
- Top with garlic chives or scallions if using, and serve while hot.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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