Have you ever heard of the empty bottle trick with potatoes? It’s a technique that will leave everyone surprised in the kitchen! This ingenious and practical method has been making the rounds on social media and has captured the attention of many culinary enthusiasts.

What does it consist of? It’s a brilliant way to quickly peel potatoes with the help of an empty bottle. Sounds simple, right? But the result is amazing and effective.

With this trick, you’ll be able to peel potatoes quickly and effortlessly, leaving everyone impressed by your cooking skills.

Read on to find out how this nifty trick works and leave everyone with their mouths open at your next culinary gathering!

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes (coarsely chopped)
• Salt to taste
• 4 tbsp cornstarch
• 50 gr of butter
• Vegetable oil
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 spicy bell pepper or similar
• 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar
• 100 ml Soy sauce
• 2 Cucumbers
• 250 gr of cherry tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 100 gr of feta cheese
• 150 gr of olives
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil

Procedure

1. Cook the potatoes in salted water until done.
2. Mash the potatoes and mix them with the cornstarch. Roll the mixture into small balls.
3. Once they are all ready, the balls are marked using a plastic bottle.
4. Melt the shortening in vegetable oil in a large skillet, while it heats up.
5. Next, fry the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes, then add the minced garlic and fry for 1 minute. Add the spicy bell pepper (or similar) and fry for 1-2 minutes.
6. Mix the teriyaki sauce, vinegar and soy sauce, and pour over the potato balls in the pan.
7. Fry the potato balls for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Once ready, remove them with a slotted spoon from the pan and leave them on a tray
9. Meanwhile, prepare the salad: cut the cucumbers into slices, the cherry tomatoes in half, chop the red bell pepper and crumble the cheese into feta.
10. Mix the cucumbers, tomatoes, red bell pepper, sliced cheese and add olives if you like.
11. Serve the potato chips along with the salad as a side dish.

Everything is ready to enjoy some delicious potato balls accompanied by a fresh salad.

COUNCILS:

Select the right potatoes: Choose quality potatoes that are suitable for frying, in fact they are high in starch and will provide a crispier texture in the balls.

Drain the potatoes well: After cooking the potatoes, make sure to drain them completely to remove excess water. This will help the balls hold their shape during frying.

Just the size of the balls: Try to keep the balls an even size so they cook evenly. Use a scoop to make sure they’re all the same size.

Control the oil temperature: Make sure the oil is hot but not too hot before adding the pellets. Too much heat can cause the balls to brown too quickly on the outside and become raw on the inside.

Try different toppings: Experiment with different salad dressings. Try lemon or balsamic vinaigrettes, or add fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for extra flavor.