Spicy onion and potato puree
4 servings
30 minutes
Spicy onion-potato puree is a delightful dish of Russian cuisine that combines the velvety texture of potatoes with the rich aromas of caramelized onions and warm spices. It may have originated as a simple peasant dish where available ingredients were transformed into exquisite flavor. Paprika and turmeric give the puree a golden hue and subtle Eastern notes, while butter and olive oil make it incredibly tender. Perfect as a side dish for meat, poultry, or vegetable dishes, as well as a standalone treat that warms on cold evenings. This dish exemplifies how traditional ingredients can take on new colors, turning into a gastronomic delight.
1
Boil the potatoes. Leave half a glass of broth. Fry the finely chopped onion in butter for 10 minutes. Add paprika and turmeric and fry for another 5-7 minutes.
- New potatoes: 600 g
- Onion: 4 heads
- Butter: 60 g
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric: 0.5 teaspoon
2
In a blender, add onion with oil, 0.5 cup of potato broth, and olive oil, and blend until smooth.
- Onion: 4 heads
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
3
Pour the onion mixture into the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and make a puree.
- New potatoes: 600 g
