Meñarki potatoes stuffed with vegetables are native potatoes boiled until tender but firm, peeled, cut into 5 cm pieces, and hollowed out, then filled with corn, peas, and red bell pepper dressed with lemon juice and topped with homemade mayonnaise and chives. They take 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, and serve 4.
The recipe showcases meñarki (also spelled meñarky), a native potato from southern Chile little known outside the areas where it is grown.
How to Make Stuffed Meñarki Potatoes?
It is a very visual dish: the colors of the ingredients make it attractive, and at the same time it is healthy and fresh. Cook the potatoes just until tender so they hold their shape when hollowed.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of stuffed meñarki potatoes contains approximately 250 kcal, 6 g of protein, 4 g of fat (0.5 g saturated), 0 mg of cholesterol, 45 g of carbohydrates (5 g sugars), and 300 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Meñarki Potatoes Stuffed with Vegetables Recipe
Preparation: 30 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) of meñarki potatoes
- 250 g (9 oz) of corn kernels
- 250 g (9 oz) of green peas
- 1 red bell pepper
- Lemon juice
- Homemade mayonnaise
- Fresh chives
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes well and scrub with a soft brush to remove any soil. Set aside.
- Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a teaspoon of salt, bring to a boil, and cook over medium high heat for about 15 minutes, until cooked but still firm. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Carefully peel the potatoes, cut them crosswise into pieces about 5 cm (2 inches) long, and hollow out about 3 cm (1¼ inches) of the center with a small spoon. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, cook the corn, peas, and diced red pepper covered in hot water for about 5 minutes. Drain well, transfer to a bowl, let cool, and season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Fill the hollowed potatoes to the brim with the vegetable mixture and arrange them on a wide, shallow platter. Top each with a teaspoon of mayonnaise and chopped fresh chives. Serve freshly made, warm or cold, as an appetizer or salad.
Additional Tips
Do not overcook
Overcooked potatoes break when you hollow them; stop as soon as a knife goes in with slight resistance.
Flat base
Trim a thin slice off the bottom of each piece so it stands upright on the plate.
Use the scraps
Save the scooped potato for a purée or soup.
Other potatoes
If you cannot find meñarki, use small waxy potatoes that hold their shape.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meñarki potato | Small waxy potato | 1 kg | Less color |
| Mayonnaise | Greek yogurt | 1 tsp each | Lighter |
| Chives | Parsley | To taste | Milder |
| Corn and peas | Diced carrot | 250 g | Sweeter |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are meñarki potatoes?
A native potato variety from southern Chile, little known outside the areas where it is grown. Because it is scarce, it is grown in protected gardens, and since it is high in water, it is stored in cool, dry places so it does not rot. It is also spelled meñarky.
2. How long do I boil the potatoes before stuffing them?
About 15 minutes over medium high heat, starting in cold water with a teaspoon of salt. They should be cooked but still firm, because they are then peeled, cut, and hollowed. Let them cool slightly before handling.
3. How do I hollow the potatoes?
Once peeled, cut them crosswise into pieces about 5 cm long and scoop out about 3 cm of the center with a small spoon, leaving a firm base so the potato stands upright.
4. Are they served hot or cold?
Warm or cold, freshly made, as an appetizer or salad. The filling is dressed with lemon, salt, and pepper and cooled before stuffing, and each potato is topped with mayonnaise and chives.
Benefits and Properties
Potatoes contain antioxidants such as carotenoids that help protect cells from oxidative damage, and fiber that supports healthy digestion and steadier blood sugar.
Did You Know?
Meñarki potatoes are planted in September and October and harvested from January. Because they are scarce, they are usually grown in protected gardens, often in the same soft soil as fava beans, beans, or peas.
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