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Kartoplia Solimkoi

Kartoplia Solimkoi Recipe (Ukrainian Straw Potatoes)

Kartoplia Solimkoi, or Ukrainian straw potatoes, is a delightful dish for home cooks who want to spend less time cooking. Still, it’s tasty and can go with various main courses in your dinner.
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Course: Non-course Dish
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Keyword: Kartoplia Solimkoi, Ukrainian Deep-fried Straw Potatoes, Ukrainian Straw Potatoes, Картопля Соломкою
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 369kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Peeler
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 5 potatoes
  • 1 big onion
  • 2 tablespoons frying oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon each of parsley and green onions (for garnish)
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Instructions 

  • Slice your potatoes into strips. Then, rinse them in cold water and dry them with a paper towel or cloth. Peel and dice the onion.
    Kartoplia Solimkoi Step 1 Prepare Potatoes and Onions
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan.
    When the oil is hot enough, place the potato strips inside the pan in an even layer and fry them uncovered for a few minutes at high heat.
    Flip the potatoes over, lower the heat, and cover your pan with a lid.
    Turn the potatoes 5-6 times during the process. Make sure to close the lid after each flipping.
    Kartoplia Solimkoi Step 2 Fry the Kartoplia Solimkoi
  • Add onion 4-5 minutes before the potatoes are ready, and season the mixture with pepper and salt. This time, completely remove the lid.
    Serve these fried potatoes hot with garnishes.
    Kartoplia Solimkoi Step 2 Fry the Kartoplia Solimkoi1

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Notes

  • The total preparation time above depends on 3 servings.
  • Make sure to cut the potatoes into the same size for even cooking.
  • Rinsing potatoes under water will remove excess starch, preventing them from sticking together when frying.
  • Remember to dry the potatoes before frying. Or else the oil will splatter, and the potatoes won’t have a nice crust.
  • Keep the potatoes covered by the lid longer if you want softer, more tender strips. Your potatoes will be dry and crispy without the lid, like French fries.
  • Don’t over-stir potatoes when cooking; potatoes may fall apart or become mashed.
  • The frying time can vary according to the pan size, temperature, potato thickness, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 1556mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg