POTATO FIXING (FOR DIALYSIS PATIENTS)

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and drop them in water to cover. Let set about ten minutes and drain. Cover with fresh water and cover and cook. Leave whole.
• Note: You can put cold water over the potatoes and let set in the refrigerator for a least five hours if you wish or overnight but you must drain and rinse.
• Bring to boil, then simmer until cooked.(Do not let them fall apart.).
• Stick a fork in them to check if cooked.
• Pull off heat, and drain in colandar.
• Rinse with warm water and shake the potatoes.
• Rinse again and shake.
• Fried Potatoes:.
• Cut into squares or shred for hash browns or fried potatoes.
• Put olive oil in pan and heat on low to medium heat, Add potatoes and white pepper, Mrs. Dash.
• Cook until browned or crusty and turn over.
• Mashed Potatoes:.
• Cut each potato in pieces. In mixing bowl, add butter and cream cheese,.
• Add 1 tblsp whole milk if it needs more moisture.(Do not use fat free or skim milk, they are loaded with phosphorus and potassium.
• Add white pepper or black pepper, cilantro, Mrs. Dash. Mix in and serve.
• Skinned Baked Potato:.
• Dip whole potatoes in melted butter and sprinkle seasonings, then paprika.
• Place on a greased baking pan.
• Oven 375*.
• Bake until lightly browned and hot.
• Before serving, cut across the top lengthwise, push slightly with fingers on the ends so the potato pushes up in the center.
• Pass the sour cream and unsalted butter.
• Sprinkle with sliced green onions.
• Potato Large Fries:.
• Cut cooked potatoes lengthwise.
• Roll in unsalted butter, then sprinkle paprika over potatoes.
• Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash.
• Bake 375*.
• Bake until brown and a little crusty.
• Serve with Sour Cream (Ketchup or tomato products are not recommended for dialysis patients).