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Easy Greek Potato Stew Recipe - Patates Yahni Recipe

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This Easy Greek Potato Stew, or Patates Yahni, is a comforting and flavorful traditional dish featuring tender potatoes simmered with aromatic spices, tomato paste, and caramelized onions. It’s a simple, rustic stew that embodies the essence of Greek home cooking, perfect as a main or side dish for any meal.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2.2 lb potatoes (1 kg), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 medium onions, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Spices and Herbs

  • 4 bay leaves
  • ⅓ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Other

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions: Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil and diced onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions soften and begin to lightly brown, developing a rich aroma.
  2. Add aromatics: Stir in the thinly sliced garlic, bay leaves, cinnamon, cumin, sweet paprika, and freshly ground pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes while stirring frequently to release the flavors.
  3. Incorporate tomato paste: Add the tomato paste to the pot and mix well with the onions and spices. Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes to deepen the flavor and caramelize the tomato paste slightly.
  4. Add potatoes and water: Add the cut potatoes to the pot and toss them thoroughly with the tomato and onion mixture. Pour in enough water to cover about two-thirds of the potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook uncovered for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Simmer covered: Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pot. Let the stew simmer gently for 15 minutes, allowing the potatoes to cook through and absorb the flavors.
  6. Finish cooking uncovered: Remove the lid and gently shake the pot to stir the contents and redistribute the potatoes. Continue cooking uncovered for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened and caramelized.
  7. Season and serve: Remove the pot from heat and sprinkle the dried oregano over the stew. Serve warm, or at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

  • Use waxy potatoes to maintain shape during cooking.
  • Adjust the amount of water as necessary to achieve a thicker or more stew-like consistency.
  • This dish can be served as a vegetarian main or as a hearty side dish.
  • Allow the stew to rest for a bit before serving for enhanced flavor development.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill if desired.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Stew
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/easy-greek-potato-stew-recipe-patates-yahni-recipe/