I love potatoes served in many different ways. And patates yahni is no exception to the rule. Patates yahni is the name of the traditional Greek potato stew recipe. This is a dish you should definitely try if you are a potato lover.
Patates yahni is healthy, cheap, and easy to make. As my kids also love this, it is an absolute family favorite. Ideal if you are a vegetarian, this patates yahni recipe requires the following ingredients: potatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic clove, carrot, canned tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
This patates yahni recipe serves 4 persons. It takes around 20 minutes to prepare and one and a half hours to cook.
Patates Yahni: Ingredients
- 6 potatoes
- 1/4 cup of Greek olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
Patates Yahni: How to Make
- Start this authentic Greek potato stew recipe by washing well the potatoes under fresh water.
- Peel, cut, and place the potatoes in a bowl with cold water.
- Take a pot and add the olive oil. Bring to boil over medium temperature and lightly sauté the onion, garlic clove, and carrots.
- Add the tomato paste diluted in 1 cup water.
- Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, one more cup of water, salt and pepper, and the oregano.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until the potatoes become tender and are easily pierced with a fork. The sauce should be thick and red, with all the water absorbed.
- Serve while patates yahni is still hot.
I like eating this dish with some feta cheese and fresh bread. If you are a potato lover, you should try this patates lemonates recipe. Enjoy!