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Papas Chorreadas (Colombian Cheesy Potatoes)
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Papas Chorreadas (Colombian Cheesy Potatoes)

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • potatoes (medium-sized, scrubbed)Produce800 g
  • green onions (1 whole for boiling, the rest thinly sliced)Produce6 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices6 g
  • tomatoes (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (grated)Produce3 pieces
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices2 g
  • thyme (dried or fresh leaves)Spices1 g
  • cilantro (freshly chopped)Produce15 g
  • milk (a splash)Dairy60 ml
  • mozzarella cheese (grated)Dairy100 g

per serving

Nutrition

234kcal

Carbs
38 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
6 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Grater
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes

    • Place the potatoes in a pot with a green onion and a sprinkle of salt.
    • Cover with water and boil until fork tender.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the vegetables

    • Thinly chop the green onions.
    • Dice the tomatoes and grate the garlic.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the sofrito

    • Transfer the green onions, tomatoes and garlic to a pan over medium heat.
    • Season with salt, black pepper, cumin and thyme.
    • Cook until the vegetables are soft and aromatic.
    Step 3
  4. Make the cheese sauce

    • Add the chopped cilantro, a splash of milk and the mozzarella.
    • Stir until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Drain the boiled potatoes and place them on a plate.
    • Pour the cheesy sauce over the potatoes and serve hot.
    Step 5