Revuelto Gramajo Montevideano (Crispy Matchstick Potatoes, Eggs, Onions & Peas) – Authentic Uruguay Recipe
Historic Río de la Plata tavern skillet tossing crunchy matchstick potatoes with silky eggs and sweet peppers.
- Country of Origin
- 🇺🇾 Uruguay (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crispy matchstick potatoes, Softly scrambled farm eggs, Caramelized onions, Garlic, Flat-leaf parsley
Ingredients for Revuelto Gramajo Montevideano (Crispy Matchstick Potatoes, Eggs, Onions & Peas) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crispy matchstick potatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups softly scrambled farm eggs, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Uruguay seasoning (flat-leaf parsley, cracked black pepper, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crispy matchstick potatoes and softly scrambled farm eggs along with flat-leaf parsley, cracked black pepper, olive oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with caramelized onions and serve straight from the skillet.