Sweet Potato Ribbon Chips
- 4 medium orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (sometimes known as yams), peeled
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- Salt
- Place potato flat on work surface, holding one end.
- Using vegetable peeler and starting at center of potato, shave into long, wide ribbons in quick strokes.
- Turn potato and continue shaving opposite end.
- Turn potato over and repeat process for each side.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes.
- Heat oil to 375F in heavy, wide, 4-inch-deep pot.
- Shake one handful of potatoes in oil; do not crowd.
- Fry until crisp and slightly golden, stirring occasionally, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes in batches.
- (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
- Cover lightly and store at room temperature.)
orangefleshed sweet potatoes, vegetable oil, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-potato-ribbon-chips-1840 (may not work)