Alternative names | Twist(ed) potatoes, tornado fries |
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Place of origin | South Korea |
Main ingredients | Potatoes, cooking oil |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 회오리감자 |
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Revised Romanization | hoeori-gamja |
McCune–Reischauer | hoeori-kamja |
IPA | [hwe̞.o.ɾi.ɡam.dʑa] |
Tornado potatoes (Korean: 회오리 감자; RR: hoeori gamja), also called rotato potato,twist potatoes, potato swirl, potato on a stick, tornado fries[1][2] or (in Australia) chips on a stick, are a popular street food in South Korea,[3] originally developed by Jeong Eun Suk of Agricultural Hoeori Inc.[1][4] It is a deep fried spiral-cut whole potato on a skewer, similar to a French fry, brushed with various seasonings such as onion, cheese, or honey. Some varieties have spliced sausages in between.[5] It is also popular in Australia.
In Australia, tornado potatoes are known as "chips on a stick", as "chips" refers to both fries and crisps in Australian English. They are popular at several events, including agricultural shows and carnivals, such as the Sydney Royal Easter Show.[6]
Tornado potatoes are a popular street food in South Korea.
In Mexico or places in the U.S. that are predominantly Mexican, these are known as "Espiropapas", which translates to "spiral potato". They can usually be found in places like flea markets and are typically served with ketchup.
It was invented 25 years ago in Mexico City by Cesar Nicolás, owner of a children's party salon named "El Pueblito de Tlalpan".
His recipe for "Espiropapa" originated when he combined the stick of sugar cottons with the base of the cupcakes he sold at children's parties.
Its said that children would faint at the flavor and awesomeness of this amazing snack.
It is actually debated that he was the original inventor instead of the South Koreans.
In Poland, the fries can be found at beaches, and can be coated with chicken seasoning or pizza seasoning.
In the Kurdistan Region, tornado potatoes are so popular that most of the stands in the bazaar or parks or etc. sell them and they usually put a sauce made up of ketchup and sumac.
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