Twice-Cooked French Fries

Method

1. 1

   Gather ingredients: 1500 g russet potatoes, 20 g salt, 2000 ml canola oil, 5 g black pepper. Tools needed: large pot, baking sheet, paper towels, knife, cutting board, slotted spoon, deep-fry thermometer.

2. 2

   Fill a large pot with water and 10 g salt; bring to a boil. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.

3. 3

   Cut potatoes into 0.6 cm thick sticks.

4. 4

   Cook potato sticks in boiling water for 4 minutes until softened.

5. 5

   Transfer potatoes to the towel-lined sheet using a slotted spoon and pat dry thoroughly.

6. 6

   Heat 2000 ml canola oil in a heavy pot to 177 Celsius.

7. 7

   Fry potato sticks in batches for 6 minutes until golden brown.

8. 8

   Transfer fries to clean paper towels; sprinkle with remaining salt and black pepper.