Pizzas are a huge hit for Filipinos. This is why more and more pizza companies and restaurants are continuously succeeding industries in the country! Pizza parlors such as Pizza Hut, Yellow Cab, Greenwich, Angel’s Pizza, Papa John’s, and Sbarro are becoming even more popular by the day. Of course, you can’t deny that Filipinos also love to bargain, that’s why Buy 1 Take 1 deals are available from left to right! 

There’s a Filipino favorite that we haven’t mentioned yet above, care to guess what it is? Well, I’m sure you already know. It’s none other than Shakey’s! Shakey’s has been around for as long as we can remember. It was established in 1954 when Sherwood “Shakey” Johnson decided to open its first branch at a remodeled grocery store in Sacramento, California. And just like that, it’s been a hit! 

In the Philippines, the first-ever Shakey’s store was founded in 1975. Since then, there have been a total of 189 other branches of Shakey’s nationwide! As we all know, Shakey’s isn’t your regular fast food restaurant. Yes, it targets all of the audiences but it offers a full dining experience for everyone! Shakey’s is the perfect place to celebrate any occasion there is! Whether it’s for a birthday celebration, reunion, graduation, family gathering, or even a dinner date. 

Shakey’s serves a long list of American dishes on its menu like pizzas, pasta, burgers, milkshakes, salads, and more! But you know what really caught the attention of many, especially here in the Philippines? The Shakey’s Mojos. Yup! These perfectly breaded deep-fried potato wedges combined with Shakey’s favorite dipping sauces are just heavenly. I can even finish a whole bucket if I wanted to. It’s so crispy on the outside but perfectly cooked and tender on the inside. You just can’t have enough of it, I swear. 

I know why you’re here. You’re probably craving for Shakey’s Potato Mojos and wondering, “Is there any way I can recreate that at home?” Well, lucky for you, because Panlasang Pinoy Recipes will teach us exactly that today! Are you ready? Then let’s begin! huh

Potato Mojos Ala Shakey’s Recipe

Contrary to what it seems, this recipe is still very easy! All of the ingredients we’ll need can be found at the local grocery store or market. Oh, make sure to find fresh potatoes, all right? So, without further ado, let’s begin!

Firstly, we’ll only need a total of four (4) basic ingredients. The potatoes, evaporated milk, oil, and Crispy Fry breading mix! We’ll use Crispy Fry because it already has all the spices and flavors we’ll need for a deliciously-tasting Shakey’s Potato Mojos. 

Of course, the quantity of potatoes you’ll buy entirely depends on you. If you’ll ask me, I think I’d buy as many as a bucket! Haha, just kidding, I really can’t get enough of these potato mojos. So, to start, we need to prepare all of the ingredients. Cut the potatoes into the typical Shakey’s Potato Mojos sizes. Then, simply dip them into evaporated milk for about one (1) minute.

Next, dredge the potatoes into a bowl full of the Crispy Fry breading mix, and then fry it directly on the frying pan with heated oil until it becomes golden brown. Once done, make sure to strain the excess oil by putting all of the cooked potato mojos on a strainer. 

Finally, once all of the potato mojos are done cooking, plate them however you’d want, and voila! As easy as that, you can now enjoy the Shakey’s Potato Mojos at home! 

Conclusion

Easy, right? No sweat at all! Of course, you’re always free to create your own dipping sauce. You can settle for ketchup and mayonnaise, but you can always level it up with honey mustard sauce, garlic butter sauce, ranch dressing, or garlic mayonnaise sauce!

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