Batata frita

Ingredientes

• 1 pound batata ((sweet potato) [0.45 kg], peeled)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups oil for frying

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   --- 1. Cuttting ---

2. 2

   Cut: Slice the sweet potatoes into about ¼-inch [0.5 centimeter] thick slices.

3. 3

   --- 2. Soaking ---

4. 4

   Salt: Mix water and salt. Soak the cassava or sweet potatoes in 4 cups of salted water for half an hour. Remove the cassava or sweet potatoes from the water. Discard the water. Pat cassava or sweet potatoes dry with a paper towel.

5. 5

   --- 3. Frying ---

6. 6

   Fry: Heat the oil over medium fire. Fry cassava or sweet potatoes until light golden (be careful with splatters). Rest on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

7. 7

   --- 4. Serving ---

8. 8

   Serving: Serve as a side dish with parrilladas (bbq), or as an appetizer with a dip.