Shoe String Potatoes (Pommes Pailles)

Shoe String Potatoes (Pommes Pailles)
Shoe String Potatoes (Pommes Pailles)
A mountain of skinny, crisp fries adds drama to the plate. Unlike thick-cut fries, which are traditionally fried twice (first to cook them through and then to crisp them), shoestrings are fried only once. And like potato chips, they taste great at any temperature.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
French Potato Side Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Deep-Fry Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
  • about 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • Carbohydrate 19 g(6%)
  • Fat 16 g(25%)
  • Fiber 2 g(9%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(5%)
  • Sodium 6 mg(0%)
  • Calories 223

Preparation Heat 2 inches oil to 375°F in a wide 5- to 7-quart heavy pot (at least 4 inches deep) over medium heat. Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut lengthwise with slicer to make 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips. Fry potatoes in 5 or 6 small batches, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch. (Return oil to 375°F between batches.) Drain potatoes on paper towels and season with salt. Cooks' note:

Preparation Heat 2 inches oil to 375°F in a wide 5- to 7-quart heavy pot (at least 4 inches deep) over medium heat. Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut lengthwise with slicer to make 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips. Fry potatoes in 5 or 6 small batches, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch. (Return oil to 375°F between batches.) Drain potatoes on paper towels and season with salt. Cooks' note: