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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Patatas asadas al fuego de leña

Cultural Context

Patatas asadas al fuego de leña are a traditional Spanish dish, often enjoyed in rural areas where wood-fired cooking is common. This method enhances the potatoes' flavor, creating a smoky aroma that is cherished during gatherings and festivals. In modern times, this dish has gained popularity beyond Spain, inspiring variations in outdoor cooking and barbecue culture worldwide.

SpanishESside
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
potatoes
olive oil
salt
black pepper
rosemary
garlic
lemon
paprika

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra calories, while cayenne is a spicy alternative.

1

Preheat the wood fire until the flames die down and coals are visible.

2

Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly to remove dirt.

3

Pat the potatoes dry with a towel.

4

In a bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

5

Add chopped rosemary and minced garlic to the potatoes and mix well.

6

Wrap each potato individually in aluminum foil.

7

Place the wrapped potatoes directly on the hot coals of the wood fire.

8

Cook for 45-60 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.

9

Check for doneness by inserting a skewer; it should slide in easily.

10

Remove the potatoes from the fire and unwrap carefully to avoid steam burns.

11

Let the potatoes cool slightly before serving.

12

Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Cooking Techniques

roasting

Equipment Needed

horno de leña

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Wood-fired roasted potatoesPatatas al fuego
Local Name: Patatas asadas al fuego de leña

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