Portuguese Fried Potatoes (Batatas A Portuguesa) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs new potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Preparation

In a heavy 10-12 inch skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over med. heat.
When the foam begins to subside, add the potatoes.
Turning them frequently with a metal spatula, cook for 15 minutes or until they are tender and golden brown.
Season with salt and a few grindings of black pepper, then transfer to a heated bowl or platter and serve at once, sprinkled with parsley.