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Shakey’s Mojos are a popular side dish in Shakey’s Pizza restaurants in the Philippines and other countries. They are thin slices of potatoes, fried to a crispy golden brown, and seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices. They are served with Shakey’s signature garlic ranch dip.
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Here’s a recipe to make Shakey’s Mojos at home:
Copycat Shakey’s Mojos Recipe
Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyShakey’s Mojos are a popular side dish in Shakey’s Pizza restaurants in the Philippines and other countries.
Ingredients
3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
Oil for frying
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, basil, oregano, and black pepper.
- Dip the potato slices into the buttermilk and then coat them in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan or deep fryer to 350°F.
- Fry the potato slices in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Drain the Mojos on paper towels and season with additional salt, if needed.
- Serve hot with garlic ranch dip.
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by mixing 1/2 cup of regular milk with 1 tsp of vinegar or lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using it in the recipe.
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