Chips Recipe
- 3 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- About 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons kosher or flake sea salt, such as Maldon
- Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, slice the skin-on potatoes to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Slice again crosswise so you end up with 1/2-inch size fries.
- Place in a large bowl with cold water as you work to help remove some of the starch from the potatoes.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high heat until it reaches 320 degrees F. Set a cooling rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
- Drain the cut potatoes in a colander thoroughly, removing any excess water with towels.
- When the oil reaches the correct temperature, and working in batches, submerge the potatoes in the oil.
- Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until the fries are pale and floppy.
- Use a slotted spoon or wire basket to remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and cool to room temperature.
- Turn the heat off under the oil.
- Spread the fries out on a sheet and place into the freezer to chill, at least 1 hour.
- Bring the fry oil to 375 degrees F. Re-immerse the frozen fries and cook until crisp and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove and drain on a roasting rack.
- Season with salt while hot, and hold in a warm oven briefly, if necessary, while you fry the fish for Fish and Chips.
russet potatoes, vegetable oil, kosher
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/british-style-chips-31619 (may not work)