Low Potassium Style Fried Potatoes

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Portions:
4

Serving Size:
8 pieces (4" x 1/2" each)

Diet Types:

Cut potatoes into 4" x 1/2" pieces and soak or double-boil to reduce potassium if you are on a low potassium diet. (See details in helpful hints).
Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add potatoes to hot oil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
Remove fried potatoes to a paper towel to absorb extra oil.
Combine cumin, paprika and white pepper in a small dish or shaker. Sprinkle over hot potatoes and toss.
Serve 8 fries with 2 teaspoons ketchup.

Potatoes are very high in potassium but you can remove part of the potassium by using one of these methods:

Double cook method: Peel and dice or cut potatoes. Place in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Drain the water and add fresh water to the pot. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes then drain and set aside.
Leaching method: Peel and dice potatoes. Place in a large pot of warm tap water and soak for 2 to 4 hours. Drain and set aside.

Dry potatoes well before adding to hot oil.
If no salt added ketchup is substituted for regular ketchup sodium will be reduced to 7 milligrams per serving. (Avoid brands containing potassium chloride).

Submitted by: Recipe created exclusively for DaVita.com by DaVita dietitian, Sara, RD, CSR, CDE, from California.