Baked Onion Potato Gánica | Crispy Homemade Classic

Peel the potatoes, cut them into even cubes, and place them in a large pot. Pour over just enough water to cover them, add the salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15–20 minutes.

When the potatoes are tender, do not drain the cooking water. Thoroughly mash the potatoes directly in the water inside the pot using a potato masher until you get a thick, puréed base.

Return the pot to low heat and gradually sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and ground black pepper. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens, cooks through, and pulls away from the sides of the pot. Remove from heat.