Home Fries

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Whats the point of home fries if you cant make them at home.  The following recipe almost works.  All times and amounts are approximate.

 

Take a small number of red or white potatoes.  Cut into quarters and boil for about 10 minutes, let them sit in hot water for another 5 or so.  Rinse in cold water and wait for them to cool.  The idea is that they are not completely cooked and excess moisture is allowed to evaporate.  Slice with a food processor or by hand.  The potatoes should be still firm, not too soft.  The slices should be of a constant thickness so that the cooking can be even.

 

Fry paprika, cumin, and chile powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of Chipotle powder in olive oil with two types of peppers (1/2 anaheim pepper and 1/2 jalapeno will do, deseeded) and 1 stalk of green onion chopped fine.  Add salt, pepper and potatoes.  I also add about one cobs' worth of corn, usually frozen, brought to room temperature.  Fry for about 10 minutes or until suitably crispy and cooked.  Scrape the potatoes off the bottom of the pan as they cook.  Dont be too shy with the olive oil, the salt, or the pepper, etc.  Faint heart never won fair lady.  The oil should be hot when you add the potatoes.

 

The trick seems to be that you dont want the potatoes too soft when you start frying.  Yet they can not be completely uncooked either.

Makes enough for two people.