Tornado potato
South Korean street food
Tornado potatoes (Korean: 회오리감자), also called rotato potato, spring potato, twist potatoes, potato twisters, potato swirl, spiral potato, potato on a stick, tornado fries, or chips on a stick (in Australia), are a popular street food in South Korea, and many other countries. 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.
01By country
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.
Mexico
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. These were first created in 1997 by Mr Marco Antonio de Avila Espinoza in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and this could be the first appearance of the tornado potato.
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