Classic Golden Fried Potatoes

An amazing side dish the old fashioned way! We usually fry raw potatoes in a frying pan, but in the 19th century, frying occurred mainly after boiling. The result was aromatic potatoes with a golden crust and crumbly pulp. Letʼs also cook it according to the recipe from Pushkinʼs times!
cook time: 45 min
Ivy Ramsay
Classic Golden Fried Potatoes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

109
Calories
4g
Fat
17g
Carbs
2g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Salt 2 tsp
Butter 50 g
Potato (the average size) 1 kg

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
To prepare Pushkin or Pushkin-style potatoes, we need only three ingredients: potatoes (preferably young), tasty butter and salt. It is better to take medium-sized potatoes, but not too small either. Smooth, medium-sized tubers are ideal. This will ensure the potatoes cook evenly. ! Select potatoes from the same batch and the same variety — this way they will cook evenly and at the same time.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the potatoes well and scrub thoroughly with a brush or stiff sponge under running water. Place the potatoes in their skins in a saucepan and cover with clean cold water. The water should completely cover the entire potato. Add salt immediately.

Step 3

Step 3
Place the pan on the fire. Bring the water to a boil and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Check the readiness of root vegetables with a knife: if the knife easily pierces the vegetables, then the potatoes are ready. There is no need to pierce all the tubers in a row — just select the largest of all and check its readiness. If he is ready, then the rest are too.

Step 4

Step 4
Drain the water and leave the potatoes in the pan to cool. Peel the potatoes with a knife. If the tubers are large, cut them in half; leave small and medium ones whole. I fry the potatoes whole, but if you wish, you can cut the potatoes into slices: circles or quarters.

Step 5

Step 5
Heat the butter in a frying pan.

Step 6

Step 6
Add the potatoes and, stirring occasionally, fry on all sides over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 7

Step 7
Place the finished golden potatoes on a platter and serve. Bon appetit!

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