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 |
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| 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) |
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| 1 tablespoon (15ml) |
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°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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