If you are cooking for somebody special on date night, these gorgeous crispy potato balls would be an excellent choice. They are essentially a round butter-flavored French fry. You will need a Parisian scoop (melon baller) to make this recipe. Serve with a nice bistro steak.
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes , peeled
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Scoop out as many potato balls as you can per potato using the smaller end of a Parisian scooper, 8 or 9 balls per large potato. You can't get too many out of each potato. If you want perfectly shaped balls, don't scoop too close together.
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Drop potato balls into a large bowl of cold fresh water so they don't discolor. Use potato carcasses for another use, e.g. potato pancakes.
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Add potato balls, water, and kosher salt to a large pot. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once water is boiling, boil for just 2 minutes. Potatoes should still be firm, but not raw.
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Turn off heat and remove potato balls with a strainer. Allow to drain in one layer on a plate lined with paper towels. Cool until they are room temperature.
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Heat clarified butter in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Carefully add completely dry and cooled potatoes to butter. Brown potatoes until outsides are golden and crispy, and the insides are tender and fluffy, 7 to 10 minutes. Move and stir potatoes often so they brown evenly .
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Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
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