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Mozambican Chips (Fries)

Super delicious Mozambican chips of fries are wonderful alongside the peri-peri chicken and excellent dipped in that fiery sauce.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mozambique
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 168kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 1 large russet potato per person
  • oil for frying
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Put the potatoes whole into a large pot of boiling water.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes until they just start to turn a bit tender.
  • Drain and cool
  • Peel if desired and slice the potato into strips for fries
  • Heat oil to 375 degrees
  • make sure the strips of potato are nice and dry before putting them in the hot oil.
  • cook until just golden brown
  • Remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel.
  • Salt to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.8mg