Papas achiotadas (Costa Rican Achiote Butter Potatoes)

Quick details

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20–30 min
• Rest: let cool slightly before serving
• Yield: about 4 servings

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Ingredients

• 8 small potatoes
• All-purpose seasoning, to taste
• Achiote (annatto), to taste
• Butter, to taste

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Instructions

1) Wash and prep

1. Wash the potatoes well.

2) Boil the potatoes

1. Boil in water until tender but still firm.
2. Drain well.

3) Prepare the skillet

1. In a skillet, add the butter and achiote.
2. Warm over medium heat until the butter takes on color.

4) Brown and season

1. Sprinkle the potatoes with all-purpose seasoning.
2. Add them to the skillet and gently fry/brown, tossing carefully, until they are well coated and lightly golden.

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Serving ideas

• As a side dish for meat, chicken, or fish.
• With salad or beans.

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Notes

• Adjust the achiote and all-purpose seasoning based on the color and flavor you want.
• If the potatoes are very small, reduce the boiling time so they do not fall apart when browning.
• In the U.S., achiote is commonly found at local Mexican grocery stores or Mexican food markets.