Papas chorreadas (Colombian potatoes in tomato and cheese sauce)
Boiled new potatoes poured over with a creamy tomato and spring onion sauce thick with melted cheese. A classic Colombian side dish.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 545kcal
- 52.6gcarbs
- 12.3gof which sugars
- 30gfat
- 16.3gsaturates
- 16.1gprotein
- 9.2gfibre
- 2.2gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the potatoes in a pan of cold water with the salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, until a knife slides in easily. Drain and keep warm in the pan with the lid on.
19 min - 2
Meanwhile heat the olive oil in a wide pan. Cook the onion and spring onions for 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cumin for 1 minute.
6 min - 3
Add the tomatoes and cook over a medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until thick and jammy.
10 min - 4
Stir in the cream and bring just to a gentle simmer. Add the mozzarella a handful at a time, stirring, until melted into a smooth, glossy sauce. Taste and season.
- 5
Tip the potatoes into a serving dish, pour the sauce over (this is the chorreada, the pouring) and scatter with coriander. Serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
