Portuguese Garlic Fries Recipe with Pimenta Moida Marinade

Name: Portuguese Garlic Fries Recipe with Pimenta Moida Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks; 2 levelled tablespoons of Portuguese ground red pepper sauce (pimenta moida); 1 teaspoon of garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon of paprika; 3/4 cup of red wine

Transform simple potatoes into bold Portuguese garlic fries. This easy marinade uses pimenta moida for an authentic, crispy finish. Try this zesty side today.

2 h 30 min 4 servings Very Easy Prep time 15 min Cooking Time 15 min

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This Portuguese Garlic Fries recipe delivers a bold flavor profile using a traditional pimenta moida marinade. Unlike standard fries, these marinated french fries absorb the deep aromatics of red wine, garlic, and ground red pepper sauce before hitting the oil. The result is a crispy, golden exterior with a tender, infused center, perfect for those seeking a spicy, garlicky twist.

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks2 levelled tablespoons of Portuguese ground red pepper sauce (pimenta moida)1 teaspoon of garlic powder1/2 teaspoon of paprika3/4 cup of red wine

Directions

In a bowl, add the pepper sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and wine and mix everything well.
Add the potato sticks and using your hands incorporate everything well so all the sticks are all covered in the marinade.
Cover the bowl with plastic film and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Take the potato sticks from the bowl, drain any access marinade and fry it in hot oil.
Once golden and crisp, remove from the oil and place them in paper towels to absorb the oil, and season with salt.

Adapted from a Recipe by: Paula