How to make Trini Fry Aloo | Fried Potato | Trinidad Food

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add fiber and nutrients while yams are often less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Peel and wash the potatoes, then prepare them for frying.

Chop the 2 hot peppers, 1 medium onion, and 3 pimentos.

Add all the chopped ingredients to the potatoes.

Season with salt to taste.

Heat buffy oil in a large frying pan over medium to low heat.

Add the potatoes to the pan and let them fry for about 5 minutes without covering.

Scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking and ensure crispiness.

After frying, turn off the heat and let the oil drain from the potatoes.

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