Pommes Pailles Shoestring Potatoes Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Simon Rhodes   Pommes Pailles Shoestring Potatoes Recipe uses russet potatoes and using a blade slicer makes julienne potatoes which are deep fried in vegetable oil to create this delicious shoestring potatoes recipe. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    French    Servings:6 Nutrition facts:138 calories6.9 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   15 Minutes Total Time:   30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 2 russet (baking) potatoes (1 1/2 lb. total)
• Equipment:
• a deep-fat thermometer
• an adjustable blade slicer fitted with 1/8 inch julienne blade

DIRECTIONS

• Heat 2 inches oil to 375°F in a wide 5- to 7-quart heavy pot (at least 4 inches deep) over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut lengthwise with slicer to make 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips.
• Fry potatoes in 5 or 6 small batches-stirrlng, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch. (Return oil to 375°F between batches.) Drain potatoes on paper towels and season with salt.
• NOTE: Potatoes can be cut 3 hours ahead and chilled in a large bowl of cold water. Drain well and pat dry before frying.

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