Why experienced housewives add flour when frying potatoes: many do not know about this trick

15.04.2023 18:03

There are a large number of techniques for preparing fried potatoes, as the dish is one of the most popular and sought-after.

In order for the dish to be delicious, it is important to achieve the ideal combination of golden crispy crust with crumbly pulp that literally melts in your mouth.

However, this is not an easy task.

Why do housewives add wheat flour when frying potatoes?

As it turned out, thanks to this component the dish will turn out so appetizing, as if it was prepared by a professional chef. The potatoes retain the tenderness of the flesh, but the crust "sets" instantly.

The additional component must be entered correctly.

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Before frying, pre-dried potatoes are put into a colander and one large spoon of flour is added. The product should be distributed evenly. At this stage, you can also add the selected spices.

After this, we begin the cooking process. Remember that it is better to salt the finished dish so that the potatoes do not lose their shape.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor