Alheira de Mirandela
This traditional Portuguese sausage dish features smoked alheira sausage, pan-fried until golden and crispy. It is typically served with a fried egg and a side of thinly sliced potato chips for a satisfying and flavorful meal. A simple salad can balance the richness.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 pcsalheira de Mirandela (Portuguese smoked bread-and-poultry sausage)
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 pcsegg
- 50 gpotato chips, thinly sliced
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 1 tbspparsley, fresh, chopped(optional)
Equipment
frying pan · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Carefully make a small incision along the length of each alheira sausage using a sharp knife.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to cut too deep, just enough to split the skin.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 3
Place the alheira sausages in the hot pan, cut-side down, and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: The sausage should be crispy on the outside and hot in the center.
- 4
While the sausages are cooking, in a separate small frying pan, fry the eggs to your desired doneness.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: A runny yolk is traditional for this dish.
- 5
Season the fried eggs with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Serve the cooked alheira sausages immediately with the fried eggs and a generous portion of potato chips on the side.
About 1 min
- 7
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Keep it good
Store any leftover alheira and egg separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat alheira gently in a pan or oven until warmed through. Eggs are best eaten fresh.
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