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Potato Stew

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Potato Stew

Potato Stew

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Equipment

  • Chef's Knife - Versatile knife used for various chopping tasks in cooking.

  • Cutting Board - Essential for safely preparing ingredents without damaging countertops.

  • Large Pot with Lid (at least 5 quarts) - For boiling and simmering the stew.

  • Wooden Spoon or Stirring Spoon - To mix ingredients thoroughly without scratching non-stick surfaces.

  • Colander - Useful for draining potatoes after they're cooked.

  • Potato Masher - Perfect for mashing boiled potatoes if desired in the recipe variation.

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons - For accurately measuring ingredients as per the recipe.

  • Immersion Blender - Can be used to blend or puree ingredients directly in the pot (optional for recipe variations).

  • Silicone Spatula - Useful for stirring and scraping the bottom of pots during cooking.

  • Vegetable Peeler - To peel potatoes before they're chopped or boiled.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons annatto (achiote) seeds

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 3 1/2 lb russet (baking) potatoes

  • 1 cup chopped white onion

  • Rounded 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons salt

  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 7 cups water

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 5 1/2 oz queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese) or ricotta salata, coarsely grated (1 1/4 cups)

  • 2 (6- to 7-oz) firm-ripe avocados

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Heat annatto seeds and oil in a very small saucepan over low heat, swirling pan frequently, until oil is bright red-orange and starts to simmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch pieces.
3

Instruction 3

Pour annatto oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a wide 7- to 8-quart heavy pot, discarding solids. Cook onion and half of potatoes (reserve remaining potatoes in a bowl of cold water) in annatto oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until onion is softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cumin, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water (7 cups) and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are very tender, 25 to 30 minutes, then mash into broth. Drain remaining potatoes and add to stew, then simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in milk and cheese and increase heat to high, then bring to a simmer, stirring. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
4

Instruction 4

Meanwhile, quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit, peel, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
5

Instruction 5

Serve stew in large soup bowls, topped with avocado.
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