Renal Friendly Fried Potatoes Recipes

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.

Steps:

• In a non-stick saucepan, melt the unsalted butter on medium-low heat. Once completely melted, add the salt, garlic, and onion and sauté them until the onions start to turn clear, or about 5 minutes.
• Add the water and pepper and increase the heat a little so that it boils. Once boiling, turn off the heat. Add the mashed potatos and stir well. They should have a creamy consistency and no visible "lumps", except for the onions. Extra water may be added, in small amounts (think tbsp) at a time if needed.
• Add the Parmesan cheese and stir well, followed by the Swiss cheese. It helps to tear the Swiss cheese into smaller pieces, first. Stir until the Swiss cheese is completely melted into the potatoes.
• Now we're ready to fry! Drop the potatoes into 4 pancakes in a non-stick frying pan. Add the oil and fry them until they become crispy, flipping them occasionally. Because they do not contain flour or eggs, they will still be very soft.

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).