Pommes Darphin (French Potato Pancake)
Pommes Darphin or Darphin Potatoes, this dish may have different names, but it is definitely one of the simplest ways to cook potatoes.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Serrated Peelers or Mandolin
- Cheesecloth
- Non-stick Pan
Ingredients
- 2 Potatoes Julienne
- 2 tbsp Cold Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable or Canila Oil For frying
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes.
- Slice potatoes with a mandolin then cut it julienne OR use serrated peelers to cut potatoes into matchstick sizes.
- Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Leave for about 5 minutes to draw the water out.
- Put in a cheesecloth and squeeze the life out of them.
- In medium heat, put oil and spread potatoes evenly. Let it set and get toasted before flipping.
- Flip potatoes, let set and get toasted.
- Swirl butter on the edge of the pan 1/2 tbsp at a time per side.
- When smoke’s coming out, flip or swirl or butter up or lower the heat to keep the potatoes from burning.
- Keep doing this until the middle is cooked through OR if you see both sides are toasted and edges are crispy but still needs cooking, pop it in the oven at 350F for 7 minutes.
- Serve as a snack or pair with breakfast foods or steak.