Chips

1.4 kg potatoes (not a starchy type)
vegetable oil for deep frying
salt to season

Peel potatoes and cut into thick 1.5cm lengths.
Place in a medium saucepan filled with cold water and bring to the boil.
Simmer for 10 mins.
Remove from heat, drain well and pat dry.
Place in a single layer on a tray lined with paper towel and refrigerate until cold.
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 180C.
Cook chips in batches for 5-6 minutes, until crisp and golden. Remove and drain on fresh paper towel.
Keep warm in a warm oven.
Season with salt and serve.

Imperial Metric
2oz 55g
4oz 115g
6oz 170g
8oz 225g
Metric Imperial
1/4 cup (60ml) 2 fl oz
1/2 cup (125ml) 4 fl oz
3/4 cup (185ml) 6 fl oz
1 cup (250ml) 8 fl oz
1 teaspoon (5ml)  
1 tablespoon (15ml)  
Oven Temperatures
  °C °F GAS
slow oven 120 250 1 - Very Slow
slow-moderate oven 150 300 2 - Slow
moderate oven 180 350 4 - Moderate
hot oven 200 400 6 - Hot
quick oven 220 450 7 - Very Hot
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