Lamb Fat Fried Potatoes
Lamb Fat Fried Potatoes is a rustic, flavorful dish where diced potatoes are pan-fried in rendered lamb fat until golden and crispy. It typically includes simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and sometimes herbs or onions. This dish is a staple in various cuisines across Central Asia, the Middle East, and parts of China, especially in regions with a strong pastoral tradition.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both fat and carbohydrates, providing a dense source of energy. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C from the potatoes, with a rough calorie estimate of 350-450 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Using lamb fat (tallow) for frying is a traditional technique that imparts a distinctive, savory depth and richness that vegetable oils cannot replicate. Nutritionally, lamb fat is a source of saturated fat but also contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid studied for its potential health benefits.
