Batata Frita [Video+Recipe] Sweet Potato Fries
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Batata frita, or Dominican sweet potato fries, is a very simple food that can either be served as an appetizer or as a side dish. It's also a quick and easy to make recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound batata ((sweet potato) [0.45 kg], peeled)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups oil for frying
Instructions
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--- 1. Cuttting ---
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Cut: Slice the sweet potatoes into about ¼-inch [0.5 centimeter] thick slices.
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--- 2. Soaking ---
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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.
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--- 3. Frying ---
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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.
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--- 4. Serving ---
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Serving: Serve as a side dish with parrilladas (bbq), or as an appetizer with a dip.
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