A Gift From The Fairy Hobmother & Real Chips Recipe
A while ago, I visited one of my favourite food blogs authored by Mary Moh, a fellow Malaysian – Keep Learning Keep Smiling. I read a post that Mary got a gift from the Fairy Hobmother. So, I left a comment, hoping that the Fairy Hobmother will visit me one day to realise my dream.
One day, the Fairy Hobmother knocked on my mailbox and because I left a comment on Mary’s blog, on her post about the Fairy Hobmother. So, the Fairy Hobmother wanted to offer me a gift too! I was so excited! The Fairy Hobmother is someone from the Appliances Online, an online store that sells cookers and other appliances. He does blog hopping from time to time and give out amazing gifts!
I was given an Amazon voucher and decided to get myself an ActiFry! I have always wanted to get ActiFry and thanks to the Fairy Hobmother, my dream has come true! I really love my ActiFry that I used it to make some chips to go with my pepper steak! The chips were amazingly crispy, and practically without oil as only 1 tablespoon of olive oil was used! It was the real taste of potatoes rather than oil! I am really impressed!
If you would like a chance to receive an unexpected gift and you are from the UK, leave a comment below, you will stand the chance of being visited by the Fairy Hobmother! You may be the next lucky one to receive something nice too!
Real Chips
Yield: 4 persons
Ingredients:
800g potatoes such as King Edwards or Maris Piper
1 tbsp sunflower oil
salt to tasteDirections:
1. Peel the potatoes, then cut them into chips according to your preference, either 8mm x 8mm, 1cm x 1 cm, or 13mm x 13mm. Rinse the chipped potatoes thoroughly, drain, then dry them well on a clean tea towel.
2. Place the chips in the ActiFry pan. Drizzle the oil evenly over the chips/ Cook for 30-35 minutes (up to about 40 minutes, according to the thickness of the chips, or until the chips are cooked.
3. Serve immediately, sprinkled with salt to taste.
Congrats! That is a great machine.
The fairy hobmother has also spoilt me!
Cheers,
Rosa
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 7th, 2011 @ 15:28
Yeah, it is a great machine! I am going to try more recipes soon!
I’ve been intrigued with this gadget since I saw it as it didn’t sound too possible and i kinda need proof that it worked!! haha it’s now proven so now i will have to consider buying this gadget too! it sounds so amazing! crispy chips with just 1 tbsp oil sounds too good to be true! haha
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 7th, 2011 @ 15:37
Yes, I am impressed. And for me, it means no more deep frying that makes the whole flat smells!
We’re having a baby soon, would love a treat from the fairy to get us through the early days
I am always curious about this actifry. I’ve seen it in another food blogger blog. I think this is a great product as it use very little oil.
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 7th, 2011 @ 15:54
Yes, it is amazing how little oil was used to get really crispy and yummy chips!
I, too have wondered about the actifry… The fries, do look… real…:) and I bet they are a whole lot less greasy… but I really do wish that I get to taste this….:)
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 7th, 2011 @ 15:55
Yes, a lot less greasy and taste good!
Look like this gadget is very similar to Philips Air fryer, use less oil to deep fry..too bad, I’m not from UK, so no chance for Fairy Hobmother to knock my door, hehehe..
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 7th, 2011 @ 15:55
Yeah, it is pretty similar to Philips Air Fryer.
Wow what a lovely present. Doubt I will have such luck with it as Amazon is not avail here.
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 7th, 2011 @ 16:02
Yeah, it is a lovely present. I really want to make more use of it.
Oh, didn’t know there is no Amazon in Sg, what about other online stores?
I can do with Actifry actually… since everyone is complaining about me NOT frying chips…
Since Fairy Hobmother will not be visiting OZ due its summer heat ;P… I will hint hint to my Mr Santa Ho Ho Ho…
Love the photos …. making me hungry
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 7th, 2011 @ 15:59
I bet Mr Santa Ho Ho Ho will get one for you, as a Xmas gift, perhaps? eheh. It’s really a nice gadget, I love it!
oh wow – that sounds so amazing – from getting a free gift from the fairy hobmother to the fact you can fry chips with so little oil! love it!
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 7th, 2011 @ 16:03
Yeah! I love it!! And a big Thank You to the fairy hobmother too!
It sounds wonderful! I wish the fairy hobmother would come knocking!!
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 7th, 2011 @ 16:03
You never know!
Leemei, how lucky! I’ve heard of fairy hobmother several times now. You are one lucky girl! This is such a cool machine. You only add a tiny bit of oil and you made perfect french fries… I want one too… =)
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 8th, 2011 @ 16:53
Yeah, I couldn’t believe it when I got an email from the Fairy Hobmother! Got so excited and I knew I wanted the ActiFry for the longest time ever!
Going to try with more recipes soon!
I agree with Nami! So want that Actifry. Like, NOW!!
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 8th, 2011 @ 16:54
eheh.. it’s a cool gadget!!
I’d love to have one of this! The chips look amazing.
Oh lucky girl, congrats. The ActiFry looks so stylish and cool. Now you can have real french fries without any guilt everyday.
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 8th, 2011 @ 16:54
Thank you, dear! It is stylish looking but size wise, it’s quite big, that’s the only concern. Otherwise, I am happy with it!
is it as crispy as those normal french fries.
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 8th, 2011 @ 16:56
It has very crispy outer later, soft and moist inside. What I like is there is no trace of oil. It has really nice golden brown colour too! You just have to make sure that you dry the potatoes well, soak up extra moisture with kitchen paper before you put in the machine to guarantee crispiness.
How can we get one!? =) (somebody ready to sponsor?) XD
no amazon here either…. =/
i always hate frying anything in the house. looks like ActiFry is the solution..
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 9th, 2011 @ 22:08
Me neither. ActiFry is a definitely the new ‘deep fryer’ with only 1 tbsp of oil!
oh this is cool thing i have ever known, imagine those chips so yummy
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 10th, 2011 @ 22:49
It’s really a nice machine. I am going to explore more with other ingredients.
Oh I love the ActiFry it looks amazing and congrats on your new machine!
My Cooking Hut replied: — November 20th, 2011 @ 21:09
Thank you! It’s a great machine!
I would love a visit from the Hobmother.
I would love to get my husband an Ipad 2 for Christmas.
Minta
http://www.mintascreations.blogspot.com/
mintab@gmail.com
I would love the chance to own this appliance in my kitchen. I find now I am older I don;t have the strength in my hands and arms to hold pans and to have this on my work top cooking chips to perfection would get my husband to fall in love with me over again (wish).