Cajun Fried Potatoes
Ingredients
What you need
1 cast iron frying pan
1 small stainless steel spatula
1 8" screen strainer
Ingredients
3 medium Idaho Russet potatoes (do not use: Red, White or New potatoes)
Vegetable Shortening
Creole Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning
Directions
Peel and wash potatoes. Slice lengthwise into 1/4" layers. Lay layers flat and slice each one into 1/4" strips. Over highest heat melt 1" Vegetable Shortening in the 8" frying pan. Place potato strips into pan, level them out and let cook about 4-5 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove to strainer with spatula. Sprinkle with Creole Seasoning or Louisiana Cajun Seasoning. Shake. Let sit for 2 minutes and serve.
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