The Easiest Way To Cook "Chips Mwitu" At Home/ Kenyan Street Food/ French Fries

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cassava

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds moisture and flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is more accessible and still flavorful.

Chop the potatoes into desired shapes for fries.

Heat cooking oil in a pan until ready for frying.

Add the chopped potatoes to the hot oil carefully.

Fry the potatoes until they start to pop, indicating they are cooking.

Remove the fries from the oil when they are golden and crispy.

Drain the excess oil from the fries by holding them up briefly.

Serve the fries on a plate while they are still hot.

Add salt to taste and serve with chopped tomatoes as a sauce.

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