Renal Friendly Fried Potatoes Recipes

HOME-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring often, until soft; about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Pour remaining 2 tablespoons of oil into the skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Add potato cubes, salt, paprika and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned; about 10 minutes. Stir in the onions, green peppers and parsley and cook for another minute. Serve hot.

LOW POTASSIUM STYLE FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 4" x 1/2" pieces and soak or double-boil to reduce potassium if you are on a low potassium diet. (See details in helpful hints).
• Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add potatoes to hot oil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove fried potatoes to a paper towel to absorb extra oil.
• Combine cumin, paprika and white pepper in a small dish or shaker. Sprinkle over hot potatoes and toss.
• Serve 8 fries with 2 teaspoons ketchup.

POTATO FIXING (FOR DIALYSIS PATIENTS)

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and drop them in water to cover. Let set about ten minutes and drain. Cover with fresh water and cover and cook. Leave whole.
• Note: You can put cold water over the potatoes and let set in the refrigerator for a least five hours if you wish or overnight but you must drain and rinse.
• Bring to boil, then simmer until cooked.(Do not let them fall apart.).
• Stick a fork in them to check if cooked.
• Pull off heat, and drain in colandar.
• Rinse with warm water and shake the potatoes.
• Rinse again and shake.
• Fried Potatoes:.
• Cut into squares or shred for hash browns or fried potatoes.
• Put olive oil in pan and heat on low to medium heat, Add potatoes and white pepper, Mrs. Dash.
• Cook until browned or crusty and turn over.
• Mashed Potatoes:.
• Cut each potato in pieces. In mixing bowl, add butter and cream cheese,.
• Add 1 tblsp whole milk if it needs more moisture.(Do not use fat free or skim milk, they are loaded with phosphorus and potassium.
• Add white pepper or black pepper, cilantro, Mrs. Dash. Mix in and serve.
• Skinned Baked Potato:.
• Dip whole potatoes in melted butter and sprinkle seasonings, then paprika.
• Place on a greased baking pan.
• Oven 375*.
• Bake until lightly browned and hot.
• Before serving, cut across the top lengthwise, push slightly with fingers on the ends so the potato pushes up in the center.
• Pass the sour cream and unsalted butter.
• Sprinkle with sliced green onions.
• Potato Large Fries:.
• Cut cooked potatoes lengthwise.
• Roll in unsalted butter, then sprinkle paprika over potatoes.
• Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash.
• Bake 375*.
• Bake until brown and a little crusty.
• Serve with Sour Cream (Ketchup or tomato products are not recommended for dialysis patients).

RENAL-FRIENDLY FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes as if for french fries but not as long.
• Pour oil in large skillet.
• Add leached potatoes.
• Fry until soft and slightly browned.
• LEACHED POTATOES:.
• Cut potatoes as desired for frying, french fries or cubed for mashed.
• Place cut potatoes in 10 times the amount of water to potatoes.
• Soak at least 4 hours, overnight in the frig is better.
• Drain potatoes and rinse again.
• Pat dry if potatoes are going to be fried.