French Fries

Ingredients

• 4 large long Idaho potatoes
• peanut oil
• kosher salt or coarse sea salt

Directions

1. Peel and slice potatoes lengthwise into stick 14-inch thick Place in a bowl cover with water and refrigerate 16 hours
2. Drain potato sticks and lay out on dish towels to dry
3. Be sure they are completely dry before frying
4. In a deep-fryer with a candy thermometer clipped to the side heat 2-inches of peanut oil to 300
5. Add just enough potatoes to cover the base of the frying basket and cook until slightly limp 1 12 to 2 minutes
6. Do not brown
7. Lift basket and drain fries
8. Transfer potatoes to a baking rack and separate sticks
9. Repeat with remaining potatoes Increase heat to 375
10. Again add potatoes in batches to the oil Fry until chestnut brown on edges and crisp
11. Drain and transfer to a bowl lined with paper towels
12. Immediately season with salt tossing to coat
13. Serve
14. Yields 4 servings