Fied aloo is the ultimate comfort food. It is to Trinidad what home fries is to Americans. Whether you like your fried aloo dark or light, crisp or soft, today I will share with you my tips for making it just the way you like it.
Peel potatoes, rinse, dry and cut each into quarters lengthwise. Slice each quarter thinly and evenly.
Heat oil preferably in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat
Add potatoes and stir to coat with oil. Cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Add onion, garlic, hot pepper, salt and stir to combine.
Cook for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are brown and crisp. Continue the % min process about three times. If you wish for crisp aloo, do not stir too often. If you like your fried aloo light in color and mashed, cook over medium low heat, stir often and mash during the process!
Continue cooking, allowing the potatoes to brown and stirring until the potatoes are cooked and about 1/2 of the potatoes are golden brown. Add more salt if required.