Chips

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the potatoes and cut them into long, thick sticks, putting them into cold water as you go.
2. 2
   The water has the effect of preventing them browning while also washing away some of the starch.
3. 3
   Drain and pat dry with a cloth or paper towel.
4. 4
   Heat the oil to 300F (150C) in a large, deep pan.
5. 5
   Lower the potato sticks into the hot oilit will bubble up alarminglyand fry for six or seven minutes, until they are pale and soft.
6. 6
   Lift them out and let drain while you bring the temperature of the oil to about 350F (185C).
7. 7
   Lower the sticks into the hot oil again and fry for three or four minutes, maybe less, until they are crisp and golden.
8. 8
   Drain on paper towels and dust enthusiastically with salt.