Potato Churros recipe by Torres brothers (Michelin)
Potato churros: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, made with potatoes, flour, and water, perfect for enjoying freshly made.
Ingredients
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 150 gpotatoes
  • 200 gflour
  • 250 mlwater
  • 50 mlmilk
  • 40 mlmild olive oil
  • 1 egg (the yolk)
  • salt
  • pastry bag and a fluted pitcher
Nutritional Information

Per Serving (Approx.)

Calories
343 kcal
Protein
9 g
Fat
13 g
Carbohydrates
45 g

Disclaimer: These values are estimates based on ingredient types and may not be precise.

Step-by-step Guide

Preparation

  • Rinse the potatoes thoroughly while keeping them cold with the skin, and use a brush if necessary.
  • Cook the whole potatoes with the skin in a pot with water and a pinch of salt for 30 minutes, until they are tender when pierced.
  • Peel the potatoes and mash them with a fork until forming a fine puree. Set it aside.
  • Separate the egg white from the yolk. Reserve the yolk for later.
  • In a saucepan, bring the water, milk, and olive oil to a medium heat until it starts to boil. Once it reaches a boiling point, remove the saucepan from the heat and add a pinch of salt.
  • Gradually incorporate the hot liquids into the potato purée, stirring constantly to achieve a smooth texture.
  • Add the egg yolk and stir again until everything is well integrated and homogeneous.
  • Gradually incorporate the flour while continuously stirring with a spatula until you achieve a fine and homogeneous dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a piping bag with a fluted nozzle and refrigerate it until it is well-chilled and firm.
  • Heat a generous amount of mild olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 180 °C.
  • Slowly drop a churro of potato dough of the desired size into the pot and cut it with scissors or a knife.
  • Cook them until they take on a golden color and place them on absorbent paper to remove the excess oil.
Recommendations & Tricks
  • When washing the potatoes, dry them well with a kitchen cloth before boiling to prevent them from absorbing too much water.
  • To ensure the potato churros are nice and crispy, use a flour with low gluten. This will help keep the dough from being too heavy.
  • When boiling the potatoes, add a bit of salt to the water to provide an additional touch of flavor from the start.
  • When the water and milk are hot for mixing with the flour, make sure they don't boil, but are just about to. This will help achieve a smoother texture.
  • Use a mild olive oil with a high smoke point for frying the churros, ensuring they won't burn and will retain their delicate flavor.
  • Prepare a homemade ketchup sauce as an accompaniment by mixing crushed tomatoes, a bit of sugar, vinegar, salt, and spices to taste, to add a special touch to the dish.