Potatoes with Cebolada (Portuguese Spicy Onion Sauce)
Experience the irresistible flavors of Potatoes with Cebolada, a delightful Portuguese dish that transforms simple potatoes into a gourmet side. This recipe features tender potatoes topped with a spicy onion sauce made from sautéed onions, garlic, and pimenta moida. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, it’s easy to customize the spice level to suit your taste. Whether served alongside grilled fish or as part of a hearty vegetarian meal, these flavorful potatoes will impress your guests and have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy this dish’s bold flavors today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ to 2 lbs potatoes (cut into large cubes)
- 4 large onions (sliced)
- 6 garlic cloves (sliced thinly)
- 4 tbsp pimenta moida (Portuguese hot pepper paste)
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine potatoes and enough water to cover them by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender, approximately 10 – 15 minutes.
- In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until softened.
- Stir in salt and paprika; sauté for an additional minute.
- Add pimenta moida and white wine, then simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Mix in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the warm pot to dry out slightly.
- Serve the potatoes topped with the spicy onion sauce, garnished with more parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg