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Quick Batatas a Murro

Quick "batatas a murro" cooked in the microwave and finished in a skillet with garlic and olive oil.

4 servings 路 5 min prep 路 15 min cook

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Small potatoes (about the size of an egg, skin on)
  • 1 tbsp Coarse salt
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves, sliced
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil

Steps

  1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly with their skins on. Make sure they are not larger than an egg.
  2. Prick each potato deeply 4 times with a fork.
  3. Sprinkle with coarse salt and place them in a microwave-safe dish with a lid (do not overlap). Microwave on high for about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from the microwave and gently punch ("dar um murro") each potato. If they are not fully tender, microwave for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Saut茅 the potatoes in a skillet with olive oil and sliced garlic until golden and fragrant.