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+## papitas
+
+### ingredients 
+
+* potatoes, waxy yellow eg Yukon golds are best
+* salt
+* oil for frying
+
+### directions
+
+Peel and then cut potatoes into approximately one inch cubes. Boil in salted water (roughly 1/2 tsp per quart) for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Drain, then fry in oil, lard, bacon grease or beef tallow or duck fat if you're feeling fancy. 
+Flip potatoes gently, as they'll want to fall apart. Fry until they form a nicely browned crust on all sides and then serve hot.