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Thai Potato Side 2

Serves 4 to 6 Side vegetarian, Sides

Thai Potato Side 2

Thai Potato Side 2 is a beloved dish often found gracing the tables of Thai homes. It's a simple yet flavorful side, where potatoes are cooked with a generous amount of oil, seasoned with paprika, and adjusted with salt and pepper to taste. The dish reflects the Thai home cooking style, where ingredients are measured by intuition rather than precision.

This dish is all about sharing and enjoying with family and friends. The potatoes, rich and savory, are meant to complement a variety of main dishes, adding a comforting and familiar taste to the meal. It's a straightforward recipe that captures the essence of Thai home cooking, focusing on flavor and communal dining.

Ingredients

  • 1 kgpotatoes
  • 80 mloil
  • 1 tsppaprika
  • to tastefine sea salt and black pepper

Method

  1. Peel the 1 kg of potatoes and cut them into evenly sized cubes, about 1.5 cm on each side. This ensures that they cook at the same rate, resulting in a uniform texture throughout the dish.
  2. Heat 80 ml of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. The generous amount of oil is traditional in Thai cooking and will help to evenly cook the potatoes and enhance their flavor.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add the potatoes to the skillet. Stir them occasionally to ensure they are coated in oil and cook evenly. Continue cooking until the potatoes begin to turn golden brown and are tender when pierced with a fork, which indicates they are nearly done.
  4. Sprinkle 1 tsp of paprika over the potatoes, stirring well to distribute the spice evenly. The paprika will add a subtle smoky flavor and a vibrant color to the dish.
  5. Season the potatoes with fine sea salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed. Taste a piece to check the seasoning balance, adjusting if necessary.
  6. Serve the Thai Potato Side 2 warm, as part of a shared meal, allowing everyone to enjoy the rich flavors and textures typical of Thai home cooking.
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From the cookbook

Authentic Thai Cuisine

This recipe is from Authentic Thai Cuisine by Yassine Sbiti — the Thai volume in the ComidaTime International Cuisines series.

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