I worked at Shakey’s for years. We would put our sliced potatoes in barrels of water and refrigerate overnight. After putting them into a cylinder with holes, we would set it in a tub of breading mix and turn and toss till every slice was coated. Then placed into a pressure fryer and cooked for (?) minutes, I forgot how many. Drained and served with 1000 island, ranch dressing or catsup. 😊
Patrick! Oh it was such a great place! When I'm back in Palm Springs I'm going just to see if it's what I remember. But these potatoes...... sooooooo good!
As a kid, we went to the Shakey's Pizza on Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, Virginia. We always had Pizza, never knew they had any other items on the menu. I will give the Mojo Potato's a try. By the way, my mom has a set of those bowls, each bowl was a different color. Thanks for the video
It doesn't matter where you record from. I'm here to learn of, or remembering those YesterRecipes from you Jill. Yeah, I remember Shakey's growing up.😉
I loved Shakeys. We used to have a few in Boise and the Tri cities. I didn’t realize where the name came from but it makes sense and it was a different time. I do remember the potatoes. So good! Thank you friend for sharing. Always love the memories
Wow. Growing up in Downey, CA my brother was obsessed with mojo potatoes! I checked Google maps and Shakeys is still there. I'm sharing this video with my brother. Thanks Jill!
Wow what a delicious and mouthwatering recipe. it's really amazing and the way you have explained it's really fabulous. I really enjoyed the beautiful presentation. stay safe and stay connected always dear friend. have a beautiful time and see you around.
omg! what a memory. I loved their chicken and mojos. The pizza was not as memorable. I do remember eating there and watching silent movies ( Keystone cops, Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, etc.) What a treat from my childhood. Thank you Jill.
Hi TopGun! Oh wow, I'm truly honored! And I do agree, the pizza was not memorable but their chicken and mojos were! I hope you make them and get some more memories right back! I totally forgot about the movies, but yes, I do remember them!
It was such a popular chain, but I guess not in every state. The pizza was very so-so but the fried chicken and Mojo potatoes were off the hook! If you try them, you have to let me know!
I don't fry stuff often, I have a small apartment and my place smells like fryer fat for a few days after. Because of that I dedicate a weekend or two a year during cool weather and fry my little heart out --- fried chicken, Buffalo wings, onion rings, french fries, Rolaids --- I'll add these to my next frying weekend for sure. I love fried food too much!
I don't blame you! That smell does stay around for a while. But man do I love fried food as well! I am beyond honored that I made your list! You will not be disappointed! Fry your little heart out! 😊
Hey Jill!! We haven't heard of Shakey's before, but this recipe looks bomb! Very interesting history and ketchup all the way! Easy and delicious! I feel like these would be a hit in our house. Also loved your choice of the spicy Louisiana dip! Cheers to you Jill! Love you! 💕🎉✌️
Hi Jill I love these potatoes! I mean come on chicken breaded potatoes??? 💯 💯 I learned something new about you that you aren’t a ketchup fan. You know what’s funny? The only time I’ve ever been to shakeys pizza was when I was in the Philippines! Filipinos love Shakeys pizza and the ones I was with insisted I get the fried chicken and the mojo potatoes and I loved both of them so much. I didn’t even think I got the pizza 😂😂. I remember liking it so much I looked up the franchise and I was disappointed there was no Shakeys on the east coat! Left you a like my friend . 🧡⭐️🧡⭐️ have a great week! 🍷
Hi ryan! The philippines? No way! I absolutely love that and I especially love that they had the Mojo potatoes! They are spectacular, aren't they! I hope you give them a try and recapture some memories of the philippines, lol! So few are left. But at least you can make these! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
Hello Jill 👋, Hubby and I just love the mojo’s from Shakey‘s Thanks for sharing this recipe. Will be making these for hubby grand and me. Lol. Hope all is going well. Take care and have a great weekend ! 👍🥰👍❤️💕😋🤤😋🤤😋🤤😋🤤😋🤤😁 Stay cool my friend 😁. Yes Shakey‘s fan here 🙋🏻♀️😊. Yes I love easy !!! I like mine with ranch dressing. My hubby going to love me when I make these ! Lol
Shakey's was one of my favorite spots, but I haven't seen one in decades. I don't even remember fried chicken on the menu. These potatoes look wonderful. ✔👍😜😎
I remember Shakey's having the Bunch of Lunch. You got all you can eat pizza, chicken and mojo's for one price. And remember getting a pitcher of root beer. They still have one in Valley Village,Ca and one in Northridge, Ca. I've been trying to find a recipe for the chicken but no luck. At least we can make the Mojo's 😉 BTW I have the same bowl! Don't remember where I got it. And didn't know it was vintage.
Hi Don! Oh yes! Bunch of lunch! I loved it! You are in Valley Village? My daughter is there. Next time I visit her I'll have to go to see if it's what I remember since I grew up in Calabasas. The potatoes are on point! If you make them, let me know what you think!
@@yesterkitchen HI, no I live in Santa Clarita now. But I found out that they still do the Bunch a Lunch from 11 to 2 on weekdays 😀 Hope you go check it out. I'm definitely going to try your recipe and will let you know 😉 I'm also going to try the same coating on chicken. Who knows, maybe you found the secret!
@@FrazierMtnCheese yes! Let me know! And sadly, I left California a year and a half ago and now reside in idaho. But I do get to Palm Springs a couple months out of the Year where there is a Shakey's and I will definitely be heading that way the next time!
These are so cool! The helicopter wanted some mojos!! 🤣 I remember Shakey’s had a lunch special for $3.99. It was a buffet with pizza - cheese or pepperoni, chicken and mojos. Later they added salad. They probably went broke on that because I think it was all you could eat. 🙄 Anyway… Where can I buy a yesterkitchen cutting board? 🤗
Hi Roberta! Lol! It probably did! I get back to Palm Springs I'm going to see if Shakey's still has the bunch of lunch! Fabulous? That was actually a gift from one of my boys for christmas. And absolutely in love and maybe one day....... 💗
If you would be so kind to repeat the name of the original breading flour mix that would be great. Thanks for the inspiration to make these. I’ve not had Shakeys in 25 years. BTW great video 👍🏻
Hi my friend how are you? I hope you are healthy 😊 thanks for sharing your blog of great content I liked 👉👍 my wishes for success and success stay in touch my friend😊💓
There is no history on that. I wish there was and I would have included it in the video. So all I can offer you is my best guess. The term Mojo is a reference to Magic. And since these potatoes are Beyond delicious I would say that they felt like they are magical and we're given the name. But regardless what the name is, they are magical! I hope you give them a try.
