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Photography by James Tse
Food Styling by Ruth Gangbar

First published in Wish February 2005

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Yukon Gold Frites

Pass the ketchup, please.

Ingredients

Yukon gold potatoes
Sunflower oil

Instructions

  1. Leaving the skins on, cut potatoes into thick matchsticks (allow one potato per person) and place in cold water for a minimum of 1 hour, or even the day before.
  2. Drain and pat potatoes dry with paper towel.
  3. Using a wok or deep fryer, heat sunflower oil to 250 F and blanch potatoes for approximately 5 minutes or until potato is slightly cooked but no colour has developed. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Raise heat of oil to 375 F and drop in blanched fries. Cook until golden, 3-5 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and serve.

    Nutritional information

    Nutrients per 3-ounce serving: 319 calories,5 g protein, 17.4 g fat, 37.5 g carbohydrates, g fibre. Excellent source vitamins B6 and C.

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