Posted on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in
Pork Recipes
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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Preparation time | 10 min |
Cooking Time | 20 min |
Ready In | 30 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 2 |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories | 940 |
Fat | 84g |
Carbs | 22g |
Protein | 20g |
Ingredients
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
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt.
- Line a baking sheet with a kitchen towel.
- Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Drain and transfer to the prepared baking sheet to dry.
- 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.
- In the same oil over medium high heat, fry the potatoes in two batches until crispy and golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 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.
- Over medium high heat, fry the eggs in the same oil.
- Season with salt and cook until the whites have set but the yolks are still runny, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to top the potatoes and chouriço, then serve immediately.
Recipe & Photo Credit: tastingtable.com
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