CRISP SMASHED POTATOES WITH FRIED ONIONS AND PARSLEY
Some of you may be thinking, "Does the world need another crisp smashed potato recipe?" At least some of you are saying, "Yes, we do!" So here you go. Regular olive oil works if you don't have chicken fat around, but this recipe is so good, it's worth roasting a chicken. A few tips: Don't over-steam the potatoes or they will fall apart, but don't under-steam or you'll never be able to crush them. Also, let the potatoes cool a bit before you smash them so they dry out a bit; this, too, helps them stay intact. Finally, the chicken fat (or oil) must be very hot. If it is not hot enough, it will soak into the potato rather than crisp it. These are the best. And the crispiest. Make them. You'll be so happy. (This recipe is adapted from "Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes" by Alison Roman.)
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 2 inches of salted water to a boil in a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add potatoes and season with salt. Cover and steam until the potatoes are totally tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Check one of the smaller ones after 8 minutes to see how tender it is; you should be able to insert a fork into it easily.) If you don't have a steamer basket, boil them in a large pot of salted water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the steamer and let them cool slightly. Using the bottom of a bowl or cup or the palm of your hand, smash the potatoes until they're just crushed to expose the inside, but not so much that they fall apart. You're going for maximum crispy surface area here.
- Heat the chicken fat (or olive oil or peanut oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer (work in batches, if you need to) and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook until both sides are very browned and very crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon or spatula and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Add the butter to skillet and let it melt and foam. Add the onion rings in a single layer and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, swirling skillet occasionally until the onions have turned golden brown and started to crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, swirling the skillet a few times to combine. Pour the onions and any butter in the skillet over the potatoes and top with flaky sea salt and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRISP RED SNAPPER WITH RAGOUT OF POTATOES, ONIONS, ARTICHOKES, AND GREEN OLIVES WITH SAUCE VIERGE
Steps:
- For the Fish: Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Pour 3 tablespoons of oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, but not smoking, place fish in pan skin side down, gently pressing on the fish so it does not curl up. From this point turn down the heat to medium and do not touch the fish. The skin will become crispy and release itself from the pan. Cook for 4 minutes on the skin side, and turn the fish over, cooking for 2 more minutes or just until done. Keep warm.
- For the Ragout: In a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the potatoes and onions, sauteing them until warmed through and a little color has appeared on the potatoes. Add the artichokes and olives and cook another 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the potatoes are tender. Drizzle remaining1 tablespoon of olive oil into the ragout before plating. Serve warm.
- Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze 1 tablespoon of juice from half of the lemon into a bowl, removing any seeds that may fall into the bowl. Slice the other half of the lemon into thin slices, and place them in the bowl. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and parsley to the bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the ragout evenly into 4 warm bowls, or deep plates. Top the ragout with the fish, skin side up. Drizzle the sauce on top of the fish and serve immediately.
CRISP PICKLED SILVER SKIN ONIONS
These silver skin onions are supberb when finished. It does take time if you can do it and you will be rewarded. This recipe was given to me by my mother over 40 years ago. It takes 7 days of a short time each day to achieve great results.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot, add onions, cover with boiling water and let cool.
- Peel and discard skins and water.
- Rinse onions and return to pot.
- Sprinkle onions with pickling salt.
- Cover onions again with boiling water and let stand for 24 hours.
- Drain and reserve salted water.
- Rinse onions with cold water and return to cooking pot.
- In a separate pot, bring reserved salted water to a boil.
- Pour over onions.
- Repeat this same process for another 2 full days.
- At the beginning of the 4th day, drain and discard water.
- Rinse onions thoroughly.
- In a cooking pot, add sugar, vinegar and spices that are wrapped in a cheese cloth and bring to boil; boil for 2 minutes.
- Pour this liquid over the onions.
- Cover and let sit for 24 hours.
- Drain off liquid, save and reheat.
- Pour this liquid over the onions again.
- Repeat this process for a total of 3 days, which is now the 6th day.
- On the 7th day, which is the last day, drain and reserve the liquid.
- Wash onions thoroughly.
- Reheat the reserved liquid.
- Prepare and sterilize jars.
- Fill jars with onions and pour the hot liquid over the onions in the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top.
- Wipe tops of rims very clean.
- Place prepared lids on top and screw on screw lids just finger tight.
- Place jars in a hot bath in a canner and boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from bath and place on a towel.
- Cover with another towel to cool.
- Jars are sealed when the tops"pop" and are concave, (turned down.).
- Wipe jars clean, lable and store in a cool, dry place.
SPICED CHICKEN WITH RICE & CRISP RED ONIONS
Low-cholesterol diets don't have to be boring as this curried chicken from Mary Cadogan proves
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Brush the chicken with 1 tsp oil, then sprinkle with curry powder. Toss the onion in the remaining oil. Put the chicken and onions in one layer in a roasting tin. Bake for 25 mins until the meat is cooked and the onions are crisp, stirring the onions halfway through the cooking time.
- Rinse the rice, then put in a pan with the cinnamon, saffron, salt to taste and 300ml water. Bring to the boil, stir once, add the raisins, cover. Gently cook for 10-12 mins until the rice is tender, adding the peas halfway through. Spoon the rice onto two plates, top with the chicken and scatter over the onions. Stir the herbs into the yogurt and season, if you like, before serving on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 0.39 milligram of sodium
CRISP SMASHED POTATOES WITH FRIED ONIONS AND PARSLEY
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 2 inches of salted water to a boil in a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add potatoes and season with salt. Cover and steam until the potatoes are totally tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Check one of the smaller ones after 8 minutes to see how tender it is; you should be able to insert a fork into it easily.) If you don't have a steamer basket, boil them in a large pot of salted water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the steamer and let them cool slightly. Using the bottom of a bowl or cup or the palm of your hand, smash the potatoes until they're just crushed to expose the inside, but not so much that they fall apart. You're going for maximum crispy surface area here.
- eat the chicken fat (or olive oil or peanut oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer (work in batches, if you need to) and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook until both sides are very browned and very crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon or spatula and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Add the butter to skillet and let it melt and foam. Add the onion rings in a single layer and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, swirling skillet occasionally until the onions have turned golden brown and started to crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, swirling the skillet a few times to combine. Pour the onions and any butter in the skillet over the potatoes and top with flaky sea salt and parsley.
CRISP-FRIED ONIONS (STEGTE LOG)
Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Denmark. From the "International Vegetarian" cookbook. These crisp onions are a favorite snack in Denmark.
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place flour in a bag, add onions and shake to coat evenly with flour.
- Pour oil into a deep 2-1/2 to 3-quart pan to a depth of 1-1/2 inches and heat to 300ºF. Add floured onions, about a fourth at a time, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Oil temperature will drop at first but will rise again as onions cook; regulate heat accordingly.
- With a slotted spoon, lift out onions and drain on paper towels (discard any scorched onion bits). Serve warm, piled in a napkin-lined basket or in a warmed bowl; sprinkle with salt.
- If made ahead, let cool, wrap airtight, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, spread onions in a single layer on a shallow rimmed baking sheet. Heat in a 350ºF oven for 2 to 3 minutes.
SPICED ROOT SOUP WITH CRISP SPICED ONIONS
Spiced root soup with crisp spiced onions, a hearty winter soup
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Soup, Supper
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel and halve the onions through the root, then slice thinly lengthways. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large pan, add half the onions and fry until just starting to colour. Add the mustard and cumin seeds and fry until nicely browned.
- Add vegetables and curry paste and stir until well coated. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, partly cover and simmer for 30 mins, until the vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tbsp of oil in a small pan, add the onions and fry quickly until crisp and browned. Tip onto kitchen paper.
- Purée the soup in batches, then return to the pan and stir in most of the yogurt. Taste and add salt, if necessary. Reheat gently, then ladle into bowls and top each with a spoonful of yogurt, some fried onions and a scattering of roughly chopped coriander or parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.45 milligram of sodium
GORENG BAWANG: CRISP-FRIED ONIONS
Most Southeast Asian soups, salads, or fried rice dishes call for a sprinkling of Crisp-Fried Onions. To make them at home, I suggest you use Asian red onions or shallots. They become crisp more quickly than ordinary onions and do not need to be floured before frying. If you do not want to make your own, you can buy them at Asian supermarkets.
Provided by Sri Owen
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a wok. Add the onions in 2 batches and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes, until golden. Removed with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Transfer the cold, crisp onions to an airtight container. Store in a cool place for up to 4 weeks.
RAMEN NOODLES WITH SPRING ONIONS AND GARLIC CRISP
A slight twist on scallion noodles: the same savory, lip-smacking flavor but now with a lot of texture from the crunchy, spicy garlic topping.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Lunch Noodle Green Onion/Scallion Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce Sesame Vegetarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Quick & Easy Spring
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place half of spring onions in a large heatproof bowl and set a fine-mesh sieve on top; set aside. Combine remaining spring onions with ginger, garlic, and oil in a small saucepan. Set over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and scallions are beginning to crisp and turn golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
- Pour mixture through reserved sieve onto spring onions. Turn out garlic crisp in sieve onto paper towels to drain. Stir spring onions in bowl until just softened, about 1 minute. Stir in chile, herbs, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, pepper, salt, and sugar. Let dressing sit 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under warm water to get rid of any excess starch.
- Transfer noodles to bowl with dressing and add butter and half of garlic crisp; toss to coat noodles. Divide among bowls; top with remaining garlic crisp.
CRISP-FRIED ONIONS
Steps:
- Pat the onions dry between layers of paper towels and in a deep kettle or deep fryer fry them in small batches in 1 1/2 inches of 375°F. oil, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the fried onions with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and sprinkle them with salt to taste. The fried onions keep, uncovered, for 2 days. Serve the fried onions as a topping for spinach, potato, or tossed green salad.
CRISP ONIONS
Use this recipe to garnish our Caramelized Onion Dip.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over high heat until hot. Fry onion slices in small batches until crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
TROUT WITH LOVAGE, PEA PURéE & CRISP SPRING ONIONS
Make the most of delicate trout by teaming it with pea and lovage purée and crispy spring onions. This takes a bit of effort but makes a big impact at the dinner table
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Fish Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To make the purée, fry the onion and lemon zest in the butter and olive oil over a low heat with a pinch of salt for 8-10 mins until fragrant. Add the spinach, peas and wine, and cook, stirring, until the wine has evaporated. Add 100ml water, bring to a simmer and cook until the peas are done, about 2 mins. Add the lovage leaves and crème fraîche, stir briefly just to wilt the leaves, then add the lemon juice and blend to a silky smooth purée. Transfer to a pan to heat up before you serve.
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the fish with a little olive oil and season the fish cavities. Place a couple of lovage leaves in each fish, along with some slices of lemon and a few dots of butter. On a baking sheet, lay out a large piece of foil, bigger than the sheet. Place the fish in the middle of the foil, pull it up over the fish and seal, making a tented parcel. Bake in the oven for 15 mins, then open the foil and cook for 5 mins more. Remove and rest for 5 mins while you make the crisp spring onions. The fish should be delicately pink, moist and very tender, and come away from the skin and bone very easily.
- Put the rice flour and lime zest in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Toss the spring onions with the flour to coat. Heat the oil in a saucepan (make sure it is no more than one-third full) over a medium-high heat. Fry the spring onions and watch as they sizzle. If they're turning brown or cooking very quickly, turn the heat down. Fry for about 3-5 mins until crisp but not too brown, then drain on kitchen paper.
- To serve, sweep the purée across the plate, top with the trout, then the spring onions. Eat with roast potato slices and a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 724 calories, Fat 65 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
RAMEN NOODLES WITH SPRING ONIONS AND GARLIC CRISP
A slight twist on scallion noodles: the same savory, lip-smacking flavor but now with a lot of texture from the crunchy, spicy garlic topping.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preparation Place half of spring onions in a large heatproof bowl and set a fine-mesh sieve on top; set aside. Combine remaining spring onions with ginger, garlic, and oil in a small saucepan. Set over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden and scallions are beginning to crisp and turn golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Pour mixture through reserved sieve onto spring onions. Turn out garlic crisp in sieve onto paper towels to drain. Stir spring onions in bowl until just softened, about 1 minute. Stir in chile, herbs, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, pepper, salt, and sugar. Let dressing sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under warm water to get rid of any excess starch. Transfer noodles to bowl with dressing and add butter and half of garlic crisp; toss to coat noodles. Divide among bowls; top with remaining garlic crisp.
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