Pomme Frites / Patatine Fritters
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 pound russet potatoes -- peeled, in water
4 quarts virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
 

Preparation:

Cut potatoes into finger-sized slices of equal size and place in new cold water. Heat oil to 385 degrees in a pot double the volume of oil. Add potatoes one handful at a time and cook until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper, season with salt and pepper and serve with mayonnaise (French) or plain (Italian). Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A07)