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    Salt Crusted Potatoes - Papa Salada

    Published: Apr 28, 2016 · Modified: Oct 15, 2016 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Salt Crusted Potatoes - Papa SaladaAttention salt lovers, this recipe is for you! Salt Crusted Potatoes are a sodium laden Colombian side dish known as Papa Salada, and they are dehydrating delicious! Encased in a crust of kosher salt, this recipe may be too salty for the meek, but for those who can brave the brine you will be rewarded with the most uniquely delectable boiled baby potatoes to ever dance on your taste buds!

    So why would anyone want to cake baby potatoes in a crust of salt? The salt dries out the exterior of the potato, while thinning the skin. At the same time, the long boiling time transforms the interior potato into a light, fluffy, almost creamy, filling that practically explodes in your mouth when bitten! If you find they are too salty for your tastes, just give them a quick rinse.

    Or if you want to be mean, just tell someone they are frosted donut holes. I’ll approve of that too.

    Cilantro Lime Sour CreamI find sour cream to be a great condiment for dipping Salt Crusted Potatoes. However, you can amp up your condiment’s flavor by creating my simple Cilantro Lime Sour Cream. I would omit adding any additional salt to the Cilantro Lime Sour Cream for this application.

    Salt Crusted Potatoes - Papa Salada Recipe

    Your cooking time will vary depending on how much water you use, and how wide of a pot is used.  A wider pot will evaporate faster, so if you are looking to cut down the cooking time try using a Dutch oven instead of a soup pot. I use a Lodge Dutch Oven which has a fairly wide opening.

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    Salt Crusted Potatoes - Papa Salada Recipe

    Salt Crusted Potatoes - Papa Salada

    Salt Crusted Potatoes, known as Papa Salada, are boiled in a salty brine till a delectably creamy potato emerges coated in a crust of salt!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Colombian
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 1 minute
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs Baby Potatoes
    • ½ cup kosher salt not table salt
    • Sour cream for serving

    Instructions

    • Place water and salt in a large pot and stir to dissolve.
    • Add potatoes and ensure there is enough water to cover.
    • Bring to a boil and let cook until all of the water evaporates out.
    • Optional: If they are too salty for your family's taste, you can rinse them to remove some salt.
    • Serve with sour cream.

    Notes

    I learned of this recipe on Food Network, however the actual recipe is inspired from Serious Eats.
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