portuguese "punched" potatoes (batatas a murro)

How To Make portuguese "punched" potatoes (batatas a murro)

• Step 1
  Wash and scrub the potatoes. Remove any blemishes and pat dry.
• Step 2
  Pierce with a fork in a couple of spots.
• Step 3
  Coat with sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Gently rub the oil into the potatoes and place in small oven proof dish or pan.
• Step 4
  Use an oven to table dish for easy serving. Cook at 400 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your oven.
• Step 5
  Note: (You can also boil the potatoes in salted water, with the skin on for about 30-45 minutes. Pierce with a fork to check how tender they are.)
• Step 6
  Meanwhile, make garlic oil: In a small saucepan heat the oil and add the garlic. Cook on low for a few minutes until the garlic turns slightly golden. Do not overcook or the garlic will become bitter!
• Step 7
  To test the potatoes, pierce them with a fork or gently squeeze a potato holding your oven mitt. The potato should be soft.
• Step 8
  When the potatoes are ready, punch them down with your fist wrapped in a clean dish towel. or with a meat mallet until they “POP” open. *Note: The potatoes are hot – be careful!
• Step 9
  When ready to serve, pour the garlic olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle on fresh cracked black pepper as desired.
• Step 10
  Place in the oven on low until ready to serve or re-heat the next day! Enjoy!
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