Low Potassium Style Fried Potatoes Recipes

LOW POTASSIUM FRIED POTATOES

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• 1. Low Potassium Style Fried Potatoes Recipe created exclusively for DaVita.com by DaVita dietitian, Sara, RD, CSR, CDE, from California. Portions: 4 Serving size: 8 pieces (4" x 1/2" each) Preparation 1.Slice each potato into 16 pieces approximately 4" x 1/2" each. 2.Soak cut potatoes in a gallon of tap water for 2 to 4 hours to reduce potassium. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. 3.Heat oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add potatoes to hot oil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. 4.Remove fried potatoes to a paper towel to absorb extra oil. 5.Combine cumin, paprika and white pepper in a small dish or shaker. Sprinkle over hot potatoes and toss. 6.Serve 8 fries with 2 teaspoons ketchup. Nutrients per serving Calories: 156 Protein: 2 g Carbohydrate: 21 g Fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 134 mg Potassium: 181 mg Phosphorus: 54 mg Calcium: 10 mg Fiber: 1.7 g Renal and renal diabetic food choices 1 starch 1 vegetable, medium potassium 1 fat Carbohydrate choices 1 Helpful hints Soaking potatoes is very important to reduce potassium. Potatoes are very high in potassium. Consuming high potassium foods in advanced kidney disease may cause high blood potassium levels, muscle weakness and heart failure. Dry potatoes well before adding to hot oil. If no salt added ketchup is substituted for regular ketchup sodium will be reduced to 7 milligrams per serving. (Avoid brands containing potassium chloride).

RENAL-FRIENDLY FRIED POTATOES

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• Cut potatoes as if for french fries but not as long.
• Pour oil in large skillet.
• Add leached potatoes.
• Fry until soft and slightly browned.
• LEACHED POTATOES:.
• Cut potatoes as desired for frying, french fries or cubed for mashed.
• Place cut potatoes in 10 times the amount of water to potatoes.
• Soak at least 4 hours, overnight in the frig is better.
• Drain potatoes and rinse again.
• Pat dry if potatoes are going to be fried.