Low Potassium Fried Potatoes Recipes

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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).

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• Rinse potato cubes with cold water, and drain well. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Place potatoes in the skillet, and stir to coat with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, turning frequently until brown and crisp on all sides..

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• In a large cast iron skillet, heat shortening over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Serve hot.