Shoestring Fries

[mamster]

Shoestring Fries

• 2 lb russet potatoes
  
• -Peanut oil for frying
  
• -Kosher salt
  

1. Peel the potatoes, but don't bother to peel the ends fastidiously. Cut them into matchsticks using a mandoline fitted with the fine julienne blade. Somewhere around 1/8-inch is good.

2. Put the potato sticks into a bowl of cold water, place the bowl in the refrigerator, and soak for an hour or two.

3. Drain the potatoes and dry carefully. Pour about 3 inches of oil into a saucepan or wok. Heat to 375 F. Add a handful of potatoes, but don't crowd the pan. There should be room to stir the potatoes.

4. Cook until well browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a bamboo skimmer, drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately

Keywords: Side, Potatoes, The Daily Gullet

( RG550 )