Crispy Homemade Potato Sticks (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 medium potatoes (about 290g), boiled
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Salt to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, just a pinch
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2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
→ Coating
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1 tablespoon cornflour
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1 tablespoon rice flour
# Instructions:
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Start by thoroughly mashing your boiled potatoes until they're completely smooth and lump-free. This will ensure your potato sticks have that perfect texture we're looking for.
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Now combine the mashed potatoes with salt, a pinch of pepper, freshly chopped coriander, cornflour, and rice flour. Mix everything together until you've got a uniform mixture.
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Transfer your potato mixture into a piping bag and pipe long sticks onto parchment paper. If you find the mixture is too soft, you can add a tiny bit more flour, but don't overdo it! Alternatively, you could shape them by hand, though piping is quicker and gives more consistent results.
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Pop them in the freezer for about 30 minutes until they're firm. Then deep fry them in hot oil until they turn a beautiful golden brown. Remember to keep the oil nice and hot - no low-heat frying, or they'll turn out greasy instead of crispy!
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Let them drain on a cooling rack (avoid paper towels as they can make your sticks soggy), and serve them hot with ketchup or your favorite dip.
# Notes:
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Make sure to cover with cling film while freezing to maintain freshness
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For best results, fry in very hot oil at medium heat - low heat frying will make them absorb too much oil
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Always drain on a cooling rack instead of paper towels to maintain crispiness