Matchstick Potatoes

About

Brenda Gantt

I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 large baking potatoes (russet or Idaho), peeled
  • peanut oil for deep-frying
  • sea salt

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Using a mandoline preferably, slice the potatoes into matchstick strips.
  2. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl of cold water to keep from discoloring.
  3. Pour the oil in a deep pot or wok and heat to 350°F.
  4. Drain the potatoes and dry thoroughly on a clean tea towel.
  5. Place a couple of handfuls at a time in the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp for about 4–5 minutes.
  6. Remove and place on a paper towel–lined shallow pan.
  7. Sprinkle with good sea salt while they’re hot and serve immediately.

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