Cottage Fried Potatoes Simple Homemade Recipe

Assemble these supplies:

• 5 russet potatoes (about 3 pounds total weight)
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or oil
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley

Steps in preparation:

1. Wash potatoes, but do not peel. Using chef's knife, cut into 1/4-inch dice or coarsely chop in food processor.
2. In large heavy-gauge non-aluminum skillet, heat short­ening over medium heat. When shortening begins to shim­mer and has a faint blue haze, add potatoes and cook until golden, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally with slot­ted metal spatula.
3. Transfer to paper-towel-lined platter and keep warm in turned-off oven.
4. To serve, season with salt to taste and sprinkle with chopped coriander or parsley. Divide among individual dinner plates.