Easy Potato Recipe with Only 2 Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 3 potatoes
- Salt
- 3-4 tablespoons of cornstarch
- Sunflower oil
Optional Sauce:
- 50 grams butter (1.76 oz)
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 25 ml water (0.84 fl oz)
- 200 ml milk (6.76 fl oz)
- Salt
- Paprika
- Pepperoni
- 2 slices of cheese
Instructions:
Peeling and Cutting:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into desired shapes like wedges, cubes, or slices.
Coating the Potatoes:
- Pat the potato pieces dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Sprinkle salt over the potatoes according to taste.
- In a bowl, toss the potato pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
Frying the Potatoes:
- Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated potato pieces into the pan.
- Fry the potatoes until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Optional Sauce:
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Mince or crush the garlic cloves.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add flour to the butter and garlic mixture, stirring continuously for about a minute.
- Gradually pour in water and milk while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Season the sauce with salt, paprika, and pepperoni according to taste.
Simmer and Thicken:
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently until it thickens to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
Assembling (Optional):
- Pour the prepared sauce over the crispy fried potatoes.
- Top it off with slices of cheese and let the heat melt the cheese slightly.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Plate the crispy potatoes and serve them hot.
- Optionally, drizzle the prepared sauce over the potatoes with melted cheese.
- Enjoy your simple and delicious potato dish! Bon appétit!