Hello Saturday from Thailand, everyone. It's another day filled with rain ⛈️. This afternoon, I prepared a snack for the kids using potatoes that had been stored in the kitchen for a few days. I mashed the potatoes, added some seasonings, mixed in chopped bologna for texture and flavor, shaped them into small patties, and fried them until crispy. The kids loved them, and it's perfect for today's weather. Here's the simple recipe
🥔 Ingredients
- 2 potatoes
- 3 tablespoons of coarsely chopped bologna
- 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
🫕 Instructions
- I'll start by preparing the potatoes. Wash them thoroughly, then steam until soft and tender. Let them cool slightly, then peel them.
- Place them in a mixing bowl and mash until smooth and uniform.
- Add the coarsely chopped bologna to the bowl with the mashed potatoes, followed by the cornstarch, ground black pepper, and salt.
- Knead all the ingredients together until they form a cohesive, non sticky dough. (If it sticks to your hands, add cornstarch and knead it again until well combined.)
- Scoop the potato dough into a piping bag, or you can shape it into round or flat patties.
- Place a pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil for frying. When the oil is hot enough, pipe the dough into the hot oil, making sure each piece is about the same size.
- Fry until they are cooked through, golden brown, and crispy on both sides. Remove and drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot, with your favorite sauces.
- It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a well-balanced flavor. The black pepper I added gives it a nice aroma and a hint of spiciness, which the kids love. Eating them hot keeps the crunchiness intact and the inside super soft, and it also brings out the flavors the best.
- Today, I served them to the kids with barbecue sauce and chili sauce, which paired perfectly and were very delicious. You should try making them! You could also substitute the bologna with bacon or ham.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and see you again next time! 🤗