Salchipapa
Salchipapa is a popular Peruvian street food, combining crispy fried potatoes with sliced, pan-fried hot dogs. It's often served with various sauces for dipping. This simple and satisfying dish makes a perfect snack or casual meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 877 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs and mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 500 gpotato, peeled and cut into fries
- 4 pcshot dog, sliced into rounds
- 500 mlvegetable oil
- 1 tspsalt
for serving
- 2 tbspketchup(optional)
- 2 tbspmayonnaise(optional)
- 2 tbspaji amarillo sauce(optional)
Equipment
frying pan · deep pan · slotted spoon · paper towels
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches about 175°C (350°F).
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for crispy fries.
- 2
Carefully add the potatoes to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- 3
Fry the potatoes for 7-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- 4
Remove the fried potatoes with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 5
Sprinkle the fried potatoes with salt immediately after removing them from the oil.
- 6
In a separate pan, add a small amount of the hot oil (or fresh oil) and pan-fry the sliced hot dogs over medium heat until lightly browned and slightly crispy.
About 5 min
- 7
Combine the fried potatoes and pan-fried hot dogs on a serving platter.
- 8
Serve immediately with your choice of ketchup, mayonnaise, or aji amarillo sauce for dipping.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 876.5kcal
- Protein
- 20.4g
- Carbs
- 50g
- Fat
- 66.4g
- Fibre
- 5.5g
- Sugar
- 6.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover salchipapa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) until crispy, or in a pan until warm.
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