Side dishe for 3
Locro de Papa
Potatoes simmer with onion, garlic, spices, and milk until creamy, then finish with queso fresco, cilantro, and avocado.
$8.87for 4 servings
$2.22 per serving$8.87 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.65 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp annatto
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 lb floury potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup queso fresco
- chopped fresh cilantro
- crumbled queso fresco
- 1 avocado
- hot sauce
Steps
- Heat the oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat and cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, annatto, and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the peeled, cubed potatoes, milk, salt, pepper, and enough water to cover, then bring the pot to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender.
- Mash some potatoes against the side of the pot, stir in the queso fresco, and cook uncovered for 3 minutes.
- Top the soup with cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, avocado, and hot sauce.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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