''Patatas a lo pobre'' () is a simple potato dish from

Andalusian cuisine Andalusian cuisine is the regional cuisine of Andalusia, Spain. Notable dishes include gazpacho, fried fish (often called ''pescaíto frito'' in the local vernacular), the jamones of Jabugo, Valle de los Pedroches and Trevélez, and the wines ...

. To make the dish thinly sliced potatoes are fried in olive oil to a very soft consistency (like

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potatoes) with onion. Then the oil is drained and garlic, parsley and vinegar are added to the hot frying pan to season the finished dish. They can also be served with an egg (''con huevo''). Some other ingredients like bell peppers, garlic and wine vinegar can be used.

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Tapas Andalusian cuisine Fried potato {{Spain-cuisine-stub