Allumette Potatoes

Name: Allumette Potatoes
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium-size potatoes; 10 cups vegetable, peanut or corn oil for deep-frying; Salt to taste, if desired

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

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

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Preparation

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Heat oil to 365 degrees. Drop potatoes into hot oil and cook 7 be pale. Drain and let cool.
Step 3
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.