Zia Hatch Green Chile Tater Tots

Ingredients: 

- 2 lbs Russet Potatoes, peeled (about 6 potatoes)

- 1/2-3/4 jar Zia Hatch Green Chile (strained) 

- 1 tbsp flour

- 1.5 tsp garlic salt

- High Heat Oil for Frying (e.g. Canola, Peanut, Corn, etc.)

Directions: 

- Peel potatoes

- Place peeled potatoes in a pot of cold water, letting the water cover the potatoes by an inch

- Bring water to a boil, then let potatoes parboil (partly boil) for around 6-7 minutes

- Strain parboiled potatoes to rid them of moisture and let cool to room temperature

- Using a box grater, finely shred the potatoes. 

- Add in flour, strained Zia Hatch Chile and garlic salt and mix until evenly distributed.

- Mold the mixture into individual tots. 

- Heat up oil in a large saucepot on medium-high heat until hot enough to fry. 

- Fry molded tots (about 5-6 at a time depending upon the size of your pot -- do not overload the pot with tots as they can decrease the temperature of your oil and fry incorrectly)

- Transfer tots to a paper towl lined dish or a wire rack to let cool to an edible temperature. 

- Enjoy! 

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