Tornado potato

Tornado potatoes (Korean: 회오리 감자; RR: hoeori gamja) — also called rotato potato, spring potato, twist potatoes, potato twisters, potato swirl, spiral potato, potato on a stick, tornado fries,^[1][2] or chips on a stick (in Australia) — are a popular street food in South Korea,^[3] originally developed by Jeong Eun Suk of Agricultural Hoeori Inc. in 2013.^[1][4] 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.^[5]

Tornado potatoes

Alternative names	Twist(ed) potatoes, tornado fries
Place of origin	South Korea
Associated cuisine	Korean cuisine
Created by	Jeong Eun Suk
Main ingredients	Potatoes, cooking oil
Media: Tornado potatoes

Korean name
Hangul	회오리감자
Revised Romanization	hoeori-gamja
McCune–Reischauer	hoeori-kamja
IPA	[hwe̞.o.ɾi.ɡam.dʑa]

By 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.^[6]

South Korea

Tornado potatoes are a popular street food in South Korea.

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.

Poland

In Poland, the fries can be found at beaches and seasonal markets, and can be coated with chicken or pizza seasoning.

Kurdistan

In the Kurdistan region, tornado potatoes are sold at stands in bazaars, parks, etc. They are typically served with a sauce made up of ketchup and sumac.

India

In India, they are called "spring potato", "potato swirl", or "potato twisters" and are sold at beaches, food festivals, and by street vendors.

Gallery

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  Tornado potato machine
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  With sausages, sold in Seoul
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  In Seoul
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  In Japan
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  In the Philippines

See also

• French fries
• Potato chip