Frites

By maredan

Ingredients

• 6 * 6 large starchy potatoesstarchy potatoes
• 8 * 8 cups peanut oil, for fryingpeanut oil, for frying
• * salt to tastesalt to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. Peel and trim the ends from the potatoes. Cut into sticks. Keep them in a bowl covered with cold water until using.
2. Drain the potatoes well and pat dry with a tea towel before frying. There are two frying stages: First heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 325°F/160ºC. The oil will be bubbling on the surface, but not in a mad froth. Blanch the potatoes in batches until soft and limp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a perforated spoon to paper towels to drain. You can prepare the potatoes to this stage up to 2 hours before the final cooking.
3. To finish, heat the oil to 375°F/190ºC. Fry the potatoes a second time, in batches, until very crisp and well browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt, and serve.