Crispy French fries are a food that appeals to every person, regardless of age, food preferences and culinary traditions to which they belong. It happens that this culinary treat remains unused and when the potatoes get cold, they lose their crispness, wither and spoil their taste.
It is necessary to create a new life for them by including them in unexpected culinary recipes with leftover French fries. Here are some suggestions.
Omelette with French fries
The remaining fries are cut into small cubes. A few eggs are beaten, seasoned with salt and black pepper, herbs and spices according to taste, mixed with the fries, grated cheese is added and the whole mix is poured into a non-stick pan in which a piece of butter has been melted. It is fried like a regular omelette. It can be garnished with cubes of ham and vegetables to get a balanced dish.
Tortilla with fries
One onion is finely chopped and finely chopped ham and 2-3 eggs are added as well. These products are mixed with the remains of fries are fried in a little oil in a pan. To get a pancake shape, spread out the mixture evenly in the pan. The pancake is turned on both sides to fry evenly and served with a fresh salad.
Omelette with boiled potatoes and cheese
Boiled potatoes that are left behind can also be incorporated into new fresh potato recipes. For a Spanish-Style Omelette you need:
- 2 boiled potatoes;
- 6 eggs;
- 80 g of white cheese;
- The white part of 1 head of leek;
- A pinch of dried sage;
- A lump of butter for frying;
- As much salt and black pepper as you like.
Cut the potatoes into slices and the white part of the leek into thin circles. Fry the leeks in the butter, until they aquire an appetizing color. The eggs are beaten and mixed with the grated white cheese, the spices salt and pepper and the tea are added.
In a greased baking dish, distribute the potatoes in layers, alternating with the egg mixture. Place the leek on top and cover with the remaining egg and cheese mixture. The omelette with potatoes is baked for about 15-20 minutes in a moderately heated oven.
Boiled potatoes can be frozen (although not recommended) and used as a thickener in soups, as well as making Potato Cream Soup with Croutons. Add them to a variety of potato salads, in which you can add diced boiled beets, carrots and whatever else you can think of.
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