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Portuguese Fried Eggs with Chouriço and Fries Recipe

A sizzling trio of chouriço, crispy fries, and runny fried eggs, this bold Portuguese dish brings serious flavor and comfort to your plate.
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Portuguese Fried Eggs with Chouriço and Fries Recipe

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 20 min
Ready In 30 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings2

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories940
Fat84g
Carbs22g
Protein20g

Ingredients

3 ounces chourico, julienned4 eggs1 cup olive oil2 large (½ pound) potatoes, peeled, halved and thinly slicedKosher salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
3 ounces chourico, julienned4 eggs1 cup olive oil2 large (½ pound) potatoes, peeled, halved and thinly slicedKosher salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)
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Preparation

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. 
  2. Line a baking sheet with a kitchen towel. 
  3. Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. 
  4. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking sheet to dry.
  5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the chourico, fry until crisp, 30 seconds, then using a slotted spoon, remove it from the pan and set aside.
  6. In the same oil over medium high heat, fry the potatoes in two batches until crispy and golden, 4 to 6 minutes. 
  7. Using a slotted spoon, transfer each batch to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper and add the chouriço to the top of the fried potatoes.
  8. Over medium high heat, fry the eggs in the same oil. 
  9. Season with salt and cook until the whites have set but the yolks are still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. 
  10. Transfer the eggs to top the potatoes and chouriço, then serve immediately.

Recipe & Photo Credit: tastingtable.com


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