russet scraps

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Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

A neat little appetizer, using the peels of potatoes. unknown source

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Ingredients For russet scraps

  • 3 lbs. russet potatoes
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp. horseradish
  • 8 stems chive, minced

How To Make russet scraps

  • 1
    Cut thick peelings from potatoes, about 1/2 inch wide. Preheat oven to 350
  • 2
    Heat oil in medium pot over medium flame to 350 to 375. Fry potato skins in small batches til brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to cookie sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Lightly salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Remove paper towels and place scarps in oven for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • 4
    Mix sour cream, horseradish and chives.
  • 5
    Put scraps on plates and serve with topping.
  • 6
    You can substitute other high temperature oils. Olive oil will work, but it’s not preferred. And waste not, want not: Save remaining peeled potatoes covered in water for later use. Serves 4

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