Fried potatoes are a simple and popular dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways.
But to make sure the potatoes are delicious, crispy and don’t fall apart, you need to follow some rules.
The first rule is choosing a frying pan
A frying pan with a thick bottom and non-stick coating is best.
This type of frying pan distributes heat evenly and prevents the potatoes from sticking. If you don't have such a frying pan, it's important to clean and dry it well before frying.
The second rule is the choice of oil or fat
To prevent the potatoes from burning, you need to use enough oil or fat and heat it up well. You can use vegetable oil, butter or lard. Lard gives the potatoes a special taste and aroma.
The third rule is preparing potatoes
The potatoes must be thoroughly washed, peeled and cut into equal pieces or strips.
Then you need to rinse the sliced potatoes in cold water to wash off excess starch. After that, you need to dry the potatoes on a towel or paper napkins.
The fourth rule is frying potatoes
Place the potatoes in a single layer on a preheated frying pan and fry over medium heat without a lid. Do not turn the potatoes over often to prevent them from falling apart. Fry until golden brown on both sides. You can add salt and pepper to taste at the end of frying or after.
Rule number five - adding other ingredients
To make the dish more rich and tasty, you can add other products to the potatoes, such as onions, garlic, mushrooms, meat, stewed meat, eggs, etc.
It is better to add onions and garlic at the end of frying or after, so that they do not burn. Mushrooms, meat and stewed meat can be pre-fried separately or together with potatoes. You can beat the egg with salt and pepper and pour it over the potatoes at the end of frying.
By following these simple rules, you can prepare delicious and crispy fried potatoes.
