ALLUMETTE POTATOES

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     lunch, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 medium-size potatoes
10 cups vegetable, peanut or corn oil for deep-frying
Salt to taste, if desired

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut them into quarter-inch slices. Cut each slice into quarter-inch sticks. Drop pieces into cold water to prevent discoloration until ready to cook. Drain well and pat dry.
  • Heat oil to 365 degrees. Drop potatoes into hot oil and cook 7 be pale. Drain and let cool.
  • Return potatoes to the hot oil and cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until potatoes are nicely browned and crisp. Drain thoroughly. Sprinkle with salt, if desired, and serve.

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