Recipe for Rioja Potatoes

The region of Rioja is best known for its wine.  However, it also has a reputation for its cuisine.   Rioja potatoes is an ideal dish for the winter months ...



Ingredients :
1 kg potatoes
Chorizo
2 cloves of garlic
1 hot pepper
1 large onion
1 red or green pepper
Bay leaf
Paprika
Olive oil
Salt

Preparation :

1. Finely chop the onion and pepper and place in a saucepan with a little olive oil on a low heat until the onion is amost transparent.  Add the finely chopped garlic and the bay leaf and cook for a further 2 minutes.
2. Peel the potatoes and cut into pieces and add to the dish with the sliced chorizo.
3. Cover with water, add a pinch of salt and paprika and the hot pepper [if the chorizo is spicy, you may want to leave out the hot pepper].
4. Once boiling, lower the heat and leave to simmer for 40 minutes.
5. Adjust the seasoning as necessary and serve.