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Prep Time: 10 minutes Roasted Ho e Fries
Co king Time: 30 - 35 minutes
Se ving Size: 2 - 4
Inst uctio s Ing edients
• First, scrub your potatoes clean under cold water, then pat dry • 2 - 4 large potatoes. ( 1 large for two people,
etc. )
• If you liked peeled potatoes, this would be your time to peel; if you don't have a potato peeler, grab your thin small
cutting knife and cut from the top down in thin slices. • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
• If you don't want the skin on, begin to dice your potatoes, slice them diagonally 2 inches thick if you like the size in • 1/4 diced red onion.
the photo, then cut your slices into four squares. There is no rhyme or reason to cut your potatoes, so whichever
• 1/4 diced red pepper.
size you want them will work.
• 1/4 bunch chopped cilantro.
• Once you're done, set aside and start to clean your veggies and begin to slice your peppers, cut 1/4 of your pepper
off, then dice into small squares. Follow this same step for your onions. Or, if you prefer them in slices, skip cutting • Five minced garlic cloves.
them diagonally. • 2 tsp of Chef Bruja everything seasoning.
• Peel and smash your garlic cloves, then mince them finely. • 1 tsp garlic powder.
• Cut the stem off your cilantro and chop up 1/4 ( or however much you prefer of your cilantro finely. We leave the
• 1 tsp smoked paprika. ( optional )
cilantro to cook last because it cooks fast.
• 1 tsp Ms. Dash original spice.
• Grab your small to a medium-size pot and boil on medium. Season your water with a pinch of your everything sea-
soning, a bit of salt for flavor, and 1 tbsp of oil. • 1 tsp pepper.
• It will take 8 - 10 minutes for the water to boil. Once it's bubbling vigorously, then put your potatoes in for 10 - 15 • 1 tsp salt. (optional)
minutes and strain. You want your potatoes to be mostly cooked before setting them into the pan to sear, so check • one red pepper flake. ( optional for spice )
it by putting a fork through your potatoes. They are ready to be taken out if they go through but not without force.
• Grab your medium-sized pan for sautéing, put the heat on medium, and put 1 tbsp oil.
• Add your potatoes and chopped veggies. Season thoroughly with 1 tsp of garlic powder, 2 tsp Chef Bruja every-
thing seasoning, 1 tsp of pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp Ms. Dash, and 1 tsp salt. You can add a tsp of red
pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce; mine is Frank's red hot sauce. Tips & Tricks
• Once you add your seasonings, mix and put a lid on your pan to retain the moisture. Continuously mix and stir
every couple of minutes till nicely crusted. For the last 5 minutes, add your chopped cilantro. Then once it browns • If you prefer to bake your potatoes, follow all the same
and creates a nice crunch and color, it is done. Taste to see if it is to your preference, cool, then serve! This can steps; just instead of after boiling, put your oven to preheat
take anywhere between 5 - 10 minutes. on 400 Fahrenheit and oil your baking pan or pot, then
cook for 20 - 25 min minutes. Stir vigorously every 10
minutes till your potatoes crust and then serve
• You will know realistically how many potatoes, vegetables,
seasoning, etc, you will need once you start preparing; my
preference might not be yours on everything, and that’s
okay! Taste as you go, see as you go, and adjust to your
preference!
• This photo shows four servings of potatoes. If you want
less, cook half or one less of everything!
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