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Purple majesty potato fries

I’m back!! I was away from a land of free air condition (Scotland) to a land of free sauna (Malaysia). Now I have jet leg to cope, as usual….sigh. I should be sleeping but here I am typing away! I went back to see my parents. They are doing fine now. Will share more in the coming posts. Thanks very much for dropping by while I was away. Here is another of my favourite recipe to share with you…….Purple Majesty Potato Fries. Have fun cooking and baking!

I love good fries. When I have time I love to sit in McDonalds to enjoy a cup of latte and some fries while reading papers or books. Yet I have never cooked fries at home. But when I discovered Purple Majesty Potatoes recently I was just too eager to try it. It turned out very delicious.

Instead of deep frying it, I shallowed fried it so as not to waste oil. Here is my Purple Majesty Potato Fries recipe:

Ingredients
purple majesty potatoes
corn flour
sea salt
coriander
oil

Cut purple potato into strips

Wash the potatoes well. Cut the potato into strips with the skin on.

Sprinkle corn flour onto potato strips

Sprinkle some corn flour over it and mix well. This gives it a nice outer crisp.

Fry the purple potato strips

Heat up some oil in a frying pan or wok. Pour in the potato strips and pan fry them. Cover. Every now and then, stir and turn them so that every side is fried. Add some crushed sea salt and a few tablespoons of water and cover to steam cook it. When the water dries up (just 1-2 minutes), dish up and sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve. You can enjoy it just as it is or you can serve it with roast. It’s very delicious. I like it very much.

Do you have a special way to cook fries? Please share, add and comment in the comment box below.

Quote of the day……

“Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

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40 Comments

Katerina on November 4th, 2010

They look so purple. I haven’t tried them yet but frying them is a good start.

anncoo on November 4th, 2010

Hi Mary, So you’re back already. Try to have more sleep after that long hours flight.
What’s a nice name Purple “Majesty”! Would like to try this for sure.

sonia aka nasi lemak lover on November 4th, 2010

this dish sound healthy.

busygran on November 4th, 2010

I’ve never cooked purple potatoes. Might give it a try after looking at yours.

My Restaurants Melbourne on November 4th, 2010

These purple potatoes look fascinating! I’ve never come across them before

Belinda @zomppa on November 4th, 2010

From freeze to steam, nice. =) Love purple potatoes. Love the color, love how they look, love these fries.

Spoon and Chopsticks on November 4th, 2010

I’m not familiar with this type of potato. Nice and simple dish.

Priya on November 4th, 2010

Fabulous looking potato fries..yummm!

suituapui on November 4th, 2010

You were back in Malaysia? When? Where? Not in Sibu, I hope… Didn’t let me know. We could have met up and gone fro some nice mam-mams…. I’ve seen these purple potatoes on tv - not too keen on the colour. At first, I thought they were yam!

Biren @ Roti n Rice on November 4th, 2010

A lot of travelling this year eh? Hope you had a god trip but glad that you are back Can’t wait to hear more about it.

These purple potatoes are great. I have onl encountered it once over here in the US but I don’t think it is Purple Majesty Potatoes. You fries look very tasty.

Treat and Trick on November 4th, 2010

Welcome back Mary, never tried purple potato before, looks so yum. Is this taste better than normal potato?

lequan on November 4th, 2010

hi Mary,

glad to see that you made it back safely. hope you had a great time in Malaysia. Visiting parents is always exciting. i’m sure you have lots to share with us.

i’ve yet to try majesty potatoes. when i find them here i will give them a try for sure. i like that you shallow fried them so not to waste oil. your recipe sounds simple and delicious. i’m a big fan of fries, but have never tried frying my own.

Pepy @Indonesia-Eats on November 4th, 2010

Ever since I heard the name from your blog, somehow I love the name! I bet you had a great time with your family in Msia!

Ananda Rajashekar on November 4th, 2010

Developing a crush on purple colour they look gorgeous!

Drick on November 4th, 2010

I love fries too - frying them is another matter. I have got where I do not like to fry too much these days, not for the reason it should be but because of the clean up!!! So glad you are back and had a good trip, glad your family is well and can’t wait to hear of your adventures…. (did you cook any Mexican while back home….hehehe)

Faith on November 4th, 2010

I’m glad you’re back, Mary! I hope you had a wonderful time visiting with your family. The fries look delicious, and what a gorgeous color they are!

Angie's Recipes on November 4th, 2010

OH Mary, these purple yam fries are so unique! I wish I could taste some!

pigpigscorner on November 4th, 2010

Nice colour! Welcome back!

teresa on November 4th, 2010

ooooh, how was scotland? those looks so good, i love the color!

Stella on November 4th, 2010

Nice, Mary! I love majesty potatoes now, and your fries look super yum…

Blackswan on November 4th, 2010

Good to have u back, Mary. Missed ur comments. Hahaha!

I’m sure u’d a great time in M’sia. I haven’t been there for a long time, eversince crime rate’s rising. I miss M’sian food & shopping.

U kept tempting me with these purple potatoes. Looks like I’ve to try one of these days…. Have a good rest!

TasteHongKong on November 4th, 2010

Take good rest and let’s hear your stories then : ).

tigerfish on November 4th, 2010

Try to get more rest now while we enjoy your potato fries …

Jeannie on November 4th, 2010

Nice to see you in the blogging network again Mary:D That potatoes fries looks very delicious indeed. Love the deep purple.

elra on November 5th, 2010

I think your purple potato sounds delicious.

Unfortunately, the only thing I haven’t had any chance to make is potato fries. So, I can’t give any advice on that one

penny aka jeroxie on November 5th, 2010

Looking forward to hear about your trip back. Must be so much eating!

makcikamnggis on November 5th, 2010

eh Mary berada di Malaysia?macamna cm terlepas pandang ni:)tentu bawa balik stok rempah ratus dari Msia :)apa khabar keluarga anda?semoga semuanya berada dalam kedaan sihat sejahtera:)

Olive on November 5th, 2010

Welcome back Mary, glad you had a nice vacation..
…hmm purple potato fries sounds delicious!

Von on November 7th, 2010

Mmm…..I love fries too- And these are PURPLE!! =O They look delicious! Never had purple fried before….haha =) Welcome back!

peteformation on November 7th, 2010

Hah, you are back. Time to savour the local foods!

Cenwen on November 7th, 2010

Yum!
I love the color purple potatoes! Well, to be honest, I love purple and pink! These are “my” colors:)
I also love your recipe!
I am glad to find you on your nice blog!
Lots of kisses!

kristy on November 7th, 2010

Welcome home, Mary! I think we have been extremely busy for the past whole week. I was actually planning something for you but unable to get the stuffs done in time. Guess, have to delay my plan. However, glad that everything was fine back home. How’s your parents? We chat later. Hope you’re having a great week ahead.
((hugs)) Kristy

kitchen flavours on November 7th, 2010

Would really love to try the purple potato one day! I’m sure that you must have eaten all the food that you missed while back home to visit your parents! Love to hear all about your trip back home!

Cheah on November 8th, 2010

Hey Mary, I never knew there’s Majesty purple potatoes! I love your ‘land of free air-cond’ and ‘land of free sauna’ comparison, so, after the sauna bet you must have lost a couple of pounds!