Deep-fried straw potatoes

Name: Deep-fried straw potatoes (Batata Palha)
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, such as Maris Piper or King Edward, peeled and cut into very thin sticks; 4 large potatoes, such as Maris Piper or King Edward, peeled and cut into very thin sticks; 4 large potatoes, such as Maris Piper or King Edward, peeled and cut into very thin sticks; vegetable oil, for deep-frying; salt

Batata Palha

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Food and Cooking of Brazil

By Fernando Farah

Published 2011

About

These irresistible little fried potatoes are a popular Brazilian snack as well as a main meal accompaniment. They are available in supermarkets ready-made and foil-packed, but nothing can compare to the fresh hand-made version.

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, such as Maris Piper or King Edward, peeled and cut into very thin sticks
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
salt

Americas
Brazil
Side dish
Snack
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

1 Place the cut potato sticks in a large bowl of cold water to remove excess starch.

2 Drain well, then transfer to a large, clean, dry dish towel and pat dry. Work in batches and change the dish towel when damp.

3 Half-fill a deep-fryer or pan with oil and heat to