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Crispy Chewy Potatoes (Viral Gil Potato Style)
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Crispy Chewy Potatoes (Viral Gil Potato Style)

40 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)Produce600 g
  • potato starch (cornstarch works too)Pantry60 g
  • saltSpices4 g
  • water (for blending)Other120 ml
  • vegetable oil (for pan-frying)Pantry40 ml

per serving

Nutrition

286kcal

Carbs
36 g
Proteins
4 g
Fat
14 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Blend the potatoes

    • Peel and chunk the potatoes, then blend them with the water until completely smooth.
    • Pour the blended potato into a bowl and stir in the potato starch and salt until evenly combined.
    Step 1
  2. Thicken the mixture

    • Microwave the mixture in short bursts, stirring between each, until it becomes thick and slightly translucent.
    • No microwave: cook the mixture in a pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
    Step 2
  3. Shape the chewy dough

    • Let the thickened mixture cool slightly until easy to handle.
    • Shape it into small oval or coin-shaped pieces with lightly oiled hands.
    Step 3
  4. Pan-fry until crispy

    • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the potato pieces, turning occasionally, until deep golden and crispy on the outside while chewy inside.
    • Drain on paper and sprinkle with a little extra salt if you like.
    Step 4