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Kalabasa Fries (Squash Fries) Recipe

A more nutritious alternative to the common potato-based fries.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Fries, Vegetables
Servings: 4
Calories: 155kcal

Equipment

  • Deep Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 250 g (8.8 oz) kalabasa (squash), peeled and cut into french-fry strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 pcs egg
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp cheese powder, (optional)
  • 2 cups cooking oil, for frying

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add-in the all-purpose flour, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well-incorporated and then set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, add-in the eggs and whisk thoroughly.
  • Add-in the kalabasa french fry strips into the beaten eggs until the strips are fully coated. And then add into the flour mixture also until fully coated.
  • In a cooking pan, pour-in and heat the cooking oil over high heat.
  • Add-in the squash french fry strips. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
  • Transfer to a serving plate or serving tray, dry excess oil with paper towels. Sprinkle cheese powder all over and mix. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Kalabasa Fries (Squash Fries) Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.6g4%
Saturated Fat 0.8g5%
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 38mg2%
Potassium 227mg6%
Carbohydrates 26.1g9%
Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugar 1.3g1%
Protein 6.8g14%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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