Name: Fried Potatoes (Przheni Kompiri)
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon paprika; 4–5 large starchy potatoes, such as russet or Yukon gold, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch (6 mm) rounds; Crumbled feta cheese, for serving (optional); ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Macedonia

By Katerina Nitsou

Published 2021

About

These were our potato chips growing up. My father would make these for us as a late-night snack when we were watching a movie or playing board games. I highly recommend crumbling feta cheese over the top, which is my favorite way to eat them.

Ingredients

½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ cup

Method

In a small dish, mix together the salt and paprika.

In a large sauté pan, heat the oil until it begins to shimmer, and reaches a temperature of about 350°F (180°C).

Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, carefully place the potato slices into the oil. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the potatoes to a plate lined with pap