A Better Fried Potato Food

EASY FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the butter in a pan (I use a stick free, the butter is for taste) and melt.
• Add potatoes, and turn over every few minutes until brown. Not all need to be brown, but make sure they are cooked through. Usually takes about 15 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper sometime during frying time, to taste.

PERFECT FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pot of salted water over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until just fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a baking sheet. Let rest for 10 minutes; this will allow the potatoes to steam and release excess moisture.
• In a small bowl, mix the sea salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne and onion powder.
• Fill a large Dutch oven with 2 inches of oil and heat over medium heat to 375 degrees F. Carefully add half the potatoes and fry until golden brown and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Right before removing the potatoes, add a sprig of rosemary and half the sliced garlic to the oil and cook for 15 seconds. With a fine-mesh strainer, remove the batch to a medium bowl. Toss with half of the seasoning mix, then transfer to a paper towel-line baking sheet to drain. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, rosemary, garlic and seasoning mix.

A BETTER FRIED POTATO

Steps:

• ***Note*** a non-stick saute pan must be used in this recipe.
• If using small potatoes then use two starchy potatoes like russet, if using a large "Idaho Russet," then use only one per serving.
• Cut the potatoes into a medium dice and add to saute pan. Add the water enough to cover the potatoes. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, onion, red pepper, and oil to the pan.
• Bring the pan to a boil over high heat, and let the water cook almost all the way out. When the water is almost cooked out the mixture will contain a lot of starch, which will stick. Turn the heat down to med-high and stir/toss until all the water is cooked out.
• Once all the water is cooked out the potatoes should be mostly cooked and you can start to fry them. Keep the pan over med-high heat and add the butter. Make sure and stir /toss frequently. Keep cooking on for 10-15 minutes. If the potatoes are getting too brown for your liking, turn the pan down to medium.
• Check for texture and seasoning, it may need more salt. potatoes can take a lot.
• Serve as a side for breakfast or dinner.

PORTUGUESE FRIED POTATOES / BATAS A PORTUGUESA

Steps:

• Slice the peeled potatoes into thin rounds, about 5- 10 mm (approx 1/4 inch) thick.
• Heat the butter and oil in a pan and cook the potatoes slowly on a low heat until cooked though and golden brown. ( this can take 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the type of potato used).
• Cooking on a low heat ensures an even golden brown colour and less little burnt bits.
• Once cooked though, add the salt, pepper and parsley and mix well though the potatoes.
• Transfer to a heated serving dish and serve immediately with additional parsley for garnish if desired.