Potato pie at home. Potato pie - American cuisine recipe

Here's another original recipe for making everyone's favorite potatoes. This dish is not only tasty and aromatic, but also beautiful in a festive way! Moreover, you will need few products to prepare potato pie, and all of them are completely accessible.
And if you and your family are true connoisseurs of interesting and truly tasty potato dishes, then be sure to try cooking, or.

Ingredients for potato pie.

Vegetable oil – 150 ml
Potatoes – 0.5 kg
Salt - to taste
Potato starch – 4 tbsp. l.

How to cook potato pie.

1. The first thing you need to do is select (sort) the potatoes correctly: to prepare this dish, we try to use tubers of the correct, even shape, that is, potatoes that do not have obvious defects or damage. After this, we thoroughly rinse the potatoes from soil and dirt, peel them and rinse thoroughly again under running cold water.
2. Next, place the prepared potatoes on a towel or paper napkins and dry them from excess moisture. Rub the potatoes into thin strips. To do this, we use a special grater “for Korean carrots” (choose the largest grater on it).
If you don’t have such a miracle device at home, then you will have to cut the potatoes by hand. Yes, yes, it’s hard, but what can you do! The option of simply grating on a regular grater is definitely not suitable! Therefore, ask your family for help and let everyone cut 1-2 potatoes. This will make it both faster and more fun.
3. After this, put the potatoes on napkins again so that they absorb the potato juice that was released during chopping. At the same time, you should not dry the potatoes for a very long time so that they do not darken (to speed up this process, just blot the potatoes with paper napkins).
4. So, the potatoes have been chopped to the desired state and thoroughly dried, so let’s move on to their actual cooking. To do this, take a convenient deep bowl, sift the starch into it and add salt to taste, then mix everything thoroughly. Now we put our potato straws into the resulting mixture and roll them in starch.
5. At the same time, put a large frying pan with high sides on the fire and pour into it a large amount of vegetable oil, sunflower, for example. If desired, you can use other vegetable oil. We are waiting for the oil to get hot. Please note that there should be a lot of oil in the frying pan, then the potatoes will turn out really crispy. But supporters of a more dietary and healthy diet can use a little less oil.
6. Place potato chips in a frying pan and fry them in oil until cooked, until the potatoes become a beautiful golden color. At the same time, we do not cover the frying pan itself with a lid. And at the moment when we put the potatoes in the frying pan, the heat must be reduced to medium so that the chips do not immediately start to burn.
7. Remove the finished potato pie from the frying pan and first place it on a plate covered with paper napkins so that they absorb excess vegetable oil (or, if you have already run out of napkins at this point, put the crispy potatoes on a strainer and place a plate of the appropriate size under it ).

Tasty, aromatic and crispy potato pie is served hot, best as a side dish for a meat or vegetable dish. Or you can serve tomato or sour cream sauce along with potatoes, and then this dish can be served as
independent.

Bon appetit everyone, please your family with new interesting dishes more often!

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Recipe author: Yana Kravets

Potato pie- This is not a separate dish, but a type of French fries. It, like, is fried in a large amount of vegetable oil, but differs in size. Potato pie is grated into long, thin strips, while French fries are cut into thin sticks.

Potato pie can be an excellent alternative to store-bought crackers and chips, and it is not only tasty, but harmless. Thin, crispy potato straws are tasty not only as a separate dish (snack), but can also be used to prepare salads. There are not so many recipes for salads with potato pie. The most popular of them is the Wood Grouse Nest salad.

So, if you decide to cook potato pie at home, then for this you will need a minimum of ingredients and equipment. The potato pie recipe is so simple that both an adult and a child can handle it. There is an opinion that for preparing potato pie, just like for french fries, it is advisable to give preference to potato varieties that have little starch. This is true, but not all of us understand potato varieties. And to solve this problem, potato straws for pie are soaked in water.

And now I invite you to see how it is prepared potato pie step by step with photos.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 500-600 gr.,
• Salt - to taste
• Refined sunflower oil - 1 liter.

Potato pie - recipe

Wash the potato tubers. After this, remove the peel from them. To get real potato pie, you need to grate it into the thinnest strips. For these purposes, you can use a special Berner grater, a grater for Korean carrots, or use one of the vegetable peeler attachments, which does not peel the vegetables, but cuts them into thin strips.

In this recipe, I grated the potatoes into strips using it. Of course, this process takes more time than grating it, but the result is a long and thin straw, exactly the kind needed for potato pie.

Potato pie. Photo

Everyone loves a tasty snack. But quite often dishes are repeated, and you want something new. Then you can cook potato pie. But let's figure out why this particular dish was chosen.

Potatoes always and everywhere

It's no secret that potatoes have been a huge success since their first appearance in Russia. When Peter 1 brought it from Europe, people immediately came up with many different and delicious recipes. Therefore, quite a few people believe that potato dishes are national Russian cuisine. However, this is not the case at all.

Russians borrowed and fell in love with many “overseas” potato recipes, including potato pie. But what kind of dish is this? An ignorant person may think that our dish today is nothing more than a potato pie, because the word “pie” is translated from English as “pie”. But no, this delicious dish is somewhat similar to fries. However, it can be used as an addition to various dishes. Let's talk about how to cook potato pie.

What you will need

Now you can begin preparing the reproduction of culinary masterpieces. To make potato pie, you don't need anything special. As a rule, all the necessary products should be found in the refrigerator of any housewife. In addition, even a schoolchild can prepare this dish - there is no need to have culinary skills. Except maybe the ability to handle a frying pan.

So, to understand how to make potato pie, you will need some kitchen utensils. Take a deep frying pan or saucepan with a thick bottom, a knife, a grater, a deep bowl and paper towels. Now you can start searching for the products you need. In order to cook potato pie, you will need, of course, potatoes. Exactly as much as you want to cook (it’s better to take more than 0.5 kg). Next, stock up on salt, starch (4 tablespoons per 0.5 kg of potatoes), spices and vegetable oil. When you already have everything you need, you can start preparing a dish called “Potato Pie.” The recipe is quite simple.

How to cook

All the ingredients are in place, the equipment is in order - you can start preparing a wonderful culinary masterpiece.

First, peel the potatoes and wash them thoroughly. After this, cut into thin circles (no thicker than a matchstick) and then into strips. For this purpose, it is best to use a sharp grater with a special attachment for grating vegetables. Try to keep the “straw” as thin as possible without breaking.

Now the chopped potatoes need to be dried. Do this quickly so that the vegetable does not turn black. While the potatoes are drying, pour starch, salt and spices to taste into a deep bowl. Mix well. Dip potato straws into the resulting “powder”. Simply put, roll each straw thoroughly in spiced starch. Try to ensure that the starch is evenly distributed throughout the vegetable slices. This is very important for the final result.

Now pour vegetable oil into a deep saucepan or frying pan. You will need quite a lot of it. Let the oil heat up. Pour the starch straws into the container, then leave to fry for 5-10 minutes until golden brown. It is important here that the vegetable oil completely covers the sliced ​​potatoes (it is better to have a layer of oil of about 1 cm on top). When ready, remove the potato pie and let all the oil drain. Use paper towels for this. The dish is ready to eat. If necessary, add more salt and your favorite spices.

Faster cooking

But there is another recipe. “Potato Pie” is a little different from the previous one and is not suitable for everyone. In addition, the cooking time for the final dish is reduced to 2 minutes. What does it take to quickly recreate potato pie? The answer is simple - a deep fryer. Fortunately, these potatoes are significantly different from American fries.

So, in order to cook potato pie using a deep fryer, stock up on vegetable oil (about 2 liters) or special oil for deep frying. All other ingredients remain the same: potatoes, starch, salt, spices.

Fill the fryer with oil and turn it on. It is best to set it to 180-190 degrees. While the fryer is heating, peel and rinse the potatoes. After this, cut it into strips using any available method (preferably using a special grater). As before, pour the starch, salt and desired spices into a bowl and stir. Dry the potatoes, coat them in powder, then open the fryer. Carefully place the straws on the grill and lower them into the oil for 2 minutes. The potato pie will be ready when it turns golden brown. Remove the grate and let all the oil drain (no paper towels needed here). Carefully place the potato pie on a plate. The dish is ready.

How it can be used

Of course, potato pie can be used in many ways. Firstly, this is an excellent independent dish, which is no worse than regular fried potatoes or fries. Potato pie is perfect as an addition to poultry, pork and beef. In addition, using this dish as a component in salads would be a rather interesting move. For example, in a salad with smoked chicken.

Crispy and tender potato strips are also a wonderful dish for children. With its help you can decorate any children's lunch (especially if you are used to making different faces and figures on a plate of food). Children will happily eat delicious potato pie.

For now - a little about the history of potatoes

The homeland of potatoes is distant South America, where you can still easily find wild plants of this crop. The introduction of potatoes into cultivation (first through the exploitation of wild plants) began approximately 9-7 thousand years ago in the territory of present-day Bolivia. The Indians not only ate potatoes, but also worshiped them, considering them to be quite animate creatures.

Potatoes came to Europe in the second half of the 16th century, but at first they were mistaken for an ornamental plant, and a poisonous one at that. An agronomist from France, Antoine-Auguste Parmentier, irrevocably and forever proved that potatoes have good taste and nutritional properties. It was thanks to him that the penetration of potatoes into the French provinces, and then into other regions, began. Even during the life of the agronomist Parmentier, this made it possible to overcome the frequent famine in France and even eliminate scurvy. That is why grateful descendants named several dishes in honor of Parmentier, naturally made from potatoes.

However, potato pie does not belong to these dishes. This recipe is considered American, but nothing is really known about the history of its origin. But potato pie is mentioned in the old Soviet film “Girls” - remember, Tosya listed the dishes that can be prepared from potatoes? She didn’t forget about the potato pie! However, let's return to the history of the vegetable itself. The first constant mention of potatoes is found in Spanish documents that described the conquest of the territories of South America. For example, Jimenez de Quesada, in his report on the conquest, speaking about the local inhabitants, reported on the most important plants they used for food - potatoes were among them.

In Russia, the appearance of potatoes is associated with the name of Emperor Peter I - at the end of the 17th century, he sent a whole bag of tubers from Holland to the capital so that the vegetable could be sent to the provinces and began to be grown. The wonderful vegetable, however, did not become widespread in Russia at that time. At first it was considered an exotic plant, and was served exclusively in aristocratic houses. Legend has it that the founder of domestic potato growing was Abram Hannibal, who began growing potatoes in beds, and not in flowerbeds, like most.

Another candidate for this title is Andrei Bolotov, who noted that even in the worst years “I received 3-4 quarters from each quad.” For the first time, measures to actively popularize potatoes at the state level were taken under Empress Catherine II. In general, as they say, things have moved from a dead point.

The benefits of potatoes

Potatoes are a very filling vegetable. And very useful! It contains almost all the amino acids that are found in plants, including essential ones. The daily norm of boiled potatoes is 300 grams per day and this is enough to fully provide our body with carbohydrates, phosphorus, and potassium.

100 grams of new potatoes contain about 20 mg of vitamin C, the amount of which, unfortunately, gradually decreases when potatoes are stored. Potatoes are also a source of minerals, including: potassium salts, phosphorus salts, sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron, chlorine, sulfur. There are also trace elements: bromine, zinc, copper, silicon, boron, manganese, cobalt, iodine and others. So, HozOboz reminded you of the benefits of potatoes, now it’s time to prepare potato pie at home.

Ingredients

• Potatoes – 4 pieces;
• Olive oil – ¾ cup;
• Salt - to taste.

Potato pie - how to cook

1. Each potato must be thoroughly washed and peeled. It is better to take large potatoes.
2. This is our potato. It should be large because we will have to cut it very thin on a special grater - in this case it is not very convenient with small potatoes.

   

3. Here, in fact, is the grater on which we will grate the potatoes for today’s dish. If you don’t have such a unit, a grater for Korean carrots is quite suitable. But if there is none, then you will have to cut thin slices of potatoes (the thickness of a matchstick) using a knife. The main thing is that the knife is sharp.

   

4. This is what grated potatoes look like. If desired, you can transfer it to kitchen paper towels and dry it, but this is not particularly necessary. Moreover, peeled and cut potatoes can quickly turn brown.

   

5. Heat the oil in a saucepan. KhozOboz recommends olive oil, since it does not form carcinogenic substances when frying.

   

6. Place small portions of potatoes into hot oil. As soon as the potatoes begin to turn golden, immediately remove them with a slotted spoon.

   

   When the oil is hot, place the potatoes in it and as soon as they are browned, remove with a slotted spoon.qWhen the oil is hot, place the potatoes in it and as soon as they are browned, remove with a slotted spoon.

7. Place the potatoes on paper towels or napkins to remove excess fat.

   

8. Potato pie is ready! We salt it and invite everyone to the table. By the way, you can prepare a salad with potato pie or serve it as a side dish.

   

So, today we have prepared a simple but very crispy potato pie. By the way, there is a version of this recipe using starch. Already cut potatoes are rolled in starch on all sides and only after that they begin to fry. However, KhozOboz believes that without starch, potato pie turns out no less crispy and tasty. But you can try two options and decide for yourself which one you like best.

Potato pie has long ceased to be an exotic dish for Russians. This dish is often served in cafes and restaurants. However, not everyone knows that you can easily prepare these delicious potatoes at home. If everything is done correctly, guests and household members will certainly appreciate the culinary efforts of the hostess.

Potato pie is potatoes peeled and cut into thin slices, fried in a large amount of vegetable oil.

Some nutritional experts consider this dish extremely harmful to the stomach.

However, in reality this is not the case. These delicious fried potatoes only become harmful if you fry several portions in the same oil. This is usually done in catering establishments - bistros, cafes and restaurants, to save oil. But no self-respecting housewife, of course, would do that. But you should keep in mind that, like all potato dishes, “pie” is high in calories, so if you have diabetes or obesity, it is better to forget about this dish.

Potato pie - American cuisine recipe

Experts say that one of the most common American cuisine recipes in the world is the “potato pie” recipe, or simply French fries. This is the recipe used to prepare the dish in most cafes and bistros. Any housewife can also cope with this task at home.

In order to surprise your guests with real American potatoes, you need to:

• Take half a kilo of potatoes, wash the tubers thoroughly and peel them. Wash the peeled tubers again and finely chop the potatoes. You can use a special grater for cooking carrots in Korean;
• Place the resulting “chips” in a plastic bowl, add water and leave for twenty minutes so that all the starch goes into the water;
• Place in a colander and dry the potato chips on both sides so that excess water completely evaporates;
• Fry in hot oil, stirring constantly, until nicely golden brown. You can remove the finished potatoes using a slotted spoon. Serve hot.

Pie is good both as an independent dish and as a side dish. It can also be added to various salads. It is better to eat potatoes as early as possible, since their taste may deteriorate when stored in the refrigerator.

Potatoes with pink skins are not suitable for preparing a tasty dish, since such varieties contain a high concentration of starch. Also, when choosing between young and old potatoes, it is better to give preference to the old ones, for the same reason.

Salad with potato strips and chicken

Potato straws go great with chicken.

Fans of separate meals may argue that you cannot combine carbohydrates with proteins, but a salad with potatoes and poultry is an ideal option for a hearty dinner.

Here's how to do it:

• Mix the prepared potatoes with boiled chicken breast cut into strips;
• Add pickled onions;
• Place hard-boiled chopped eggs into a salad bowl;
• Add mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste;
• Mix all ingredients until smooth;
• Garnish with cilantro or parsley.

This salad will turn out especially tasty and less caloric if you season it with homemade mayonnaise rather than store-bought mayonnaise.

Appetizer with Korean carrots

Fried potato shavings go well with Korean carrots. Thanks to the neutral taste of potatoes, carrots lose their extra pungency, so both adults and children will enjoy eating this dish.

To prepare you need:

• Cut into pieces and fry the breast or turkey until golden brown;
• Place the meat in a salad bowl;
• Spread mayonnaise on top;
• Place a layer of prepared Korean carrots and coat with mayonnaise again;
• As an additional layer, you can add “Korean” beets and (or) cabbage to the carrots), this layer is also coated with sauce;
• The fried potatoes are nicely placed on top.

If you put a couple of quail eggs in the center of the finished salad, the dish will look like a swallow's nest. This decor option is suitable for any holiday feast.

Lenten salad with potato pie

You can prepare potato pie for a healthy and tasty lean salad.

During Lent you often feel hungry, so such a hearty dish will come in handy, especially in winter.

To prepare you need:

• Cut the red onion into rings or half rings;
• Cut the pickled cucumbers into small cubes and mix them with the onion;
• Take some sauerkraut, squeeze it to remove excess water, and add to these ingredients;
• Mix all ingredients with chilled potato chips;
• Season with a mixture of mustard and olive oil.

You need to mix the salad very carefully to maintain the beautiful shape of the potatoes. You can season the dish with lean mayonnaise. Anyone who does not like mustard can only use oil; it is advisable to give preference to olive oil or a mixture of olive and sunflower oils. To add an oriental flavor, soy sauce is suitable.

Preparing an appetizer with mushrooms

Potatoes with mushrooms are a classic combination of Russian cuisine. By adding forest products, you can give an American dish a Russian national flavor.

To prepare you need:

• Sauté onions and carrots until golden brown;
• Add chopped champignons or porcini mushrooms, simmer in a small amount of water;
• Dissolve processed cheese in boiling water, pour the resulting mixture into vegetables, simmer for fifteen minutes over low heat;
• Add salt and pepper to taste, boil for another five to seven minutes;
• Gently sprinkle potato chips on top.

Thanks to the melted cheese, this dish tastes somewhat like French julienne, but, unlike julienne, it does not contain meat. Therefore, this is an excellent dinner option for those who do not eat meat products.

Smoked chicken breast salad recipe

Potato pie salad is prepared not only with boiled, but also with smoked poultry. But you should keep in mind that smoked meat is much higher in calories than boiled meat and also contains more fat.

Cut the onion into half rings, pour over boiling water and drain in a colander, then it will not be bitter;

Place the bird and onion in a deep bowl, coat with mayonnaise. It is better to apply mayonnaise in the form of a mesh so that the salad does not turn out too greasy;

The next layer should be placed on the mayonnaise grid of pickled cucumbers, this layer is also coated with sauce;

The potatoes are carefully placed on top and sprinkled with finely chopped cilantro (parsley, basil). It is better not to use dill; it does not go well with meat and poultry.

To make the dish more appetizing and slightly crunchy, you can add croutons to it. They are placed in the salad strictly before serving the finished dish on the table. If you put them in right away, they will become soggy and lose their crunchy properties.

Prepare delicious and crispy potatoes at home. A properly prepared dish will certainly help out the hostess in those cases when there is no time to prepare delicious dishes, and guests are already on the doorstep.