DOMINICAN BATATA FRIES

Batata frita (Sweet Potato Fries) is a very simple food that can either be served as an appetizer or as a side dish. It's quick and easy to make.

– 1 pound batata , (sweet potato) [0.45 kg], peeled – 1 teaspoon salt – 3 cups oil for frying

Ingredients:

Cut:

Slice the sweet potatoes into about ¼-inch thick slices or potato-fries-sized sticks.

Salt:

Mix water and salt. Soak the cassava or sweet potatoes in 4 cups of salted water for half an hour. Remove the cassava or sweet potatoes from the water. Discard the water. Pat cassava or sweet potatoes dry with a paper towel.

Fry:

Heat the oil over medium fire. Fry cassava or sweet potatoes until light golden (be careful with splatters). Rest on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Serving:

Serve as a side dish with parrilladas (bbq), or as an appetizer with a dip.

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