Mexican Potato Crisps With Lime Salsa

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Deep-fried potato crisps served with a lime salsa, an ideal accompaniment to grilled fish or steak, or as part of a mexican meal or they can be served as a party snack with a selection of dips. for a much healthier version of this recipe with lower fat content, see the notes below. this recipe has been posted for the 2005 zaar world tour, from a recipe on an international masters '1001 recipes for pan or wok' recipe card. the preparation and cooking times below do not include the 20 minutes soaking time. If time is limited, make the salsa while the potatoes are soaking.

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Steps

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The salsa: cut a cross in the top of each tomato , put in a bowl of boiling water and soak for 2 minutes , drain , peel and deseed the tomatoes , then chop roughly.

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Chop the onion.

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Mix the onion , tomatoes , coriander , lime juice , olive oil and vinegar in a bowl , and chill until needed.

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Peel the potatoes , then cut into fine slices and place the slices in a bowl of iced water and soak for 20 minutes.

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Then drain and dry thoroughly.

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Half-fill a deep pan with oil for deep-frying and place over the heat.

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When a cube of white bread dropped into the oil for 30 seconds browns , the oil is ready for deep-frying the potatoes.

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Lower the potatoes into the oil in 4 batches.

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Deep- fry for 1-2 minutes , turning frequently until the slices rise to the surface , then fry for another 1-2 minutes , or until the crisps are crisp and golden.

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Remove the crisps with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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Sprinkle with salt and serve with lime salsa.

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Oven-baked alternative: place the pota.

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Ingredients

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tomatoes, red onion, fresh coriander, lime, juice of, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, potatoes, vegetable oil