Potato Straws

Ingredients

• Potatoes (oval, same size)
• Lard, dripping, or oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Scrub the potatoes in cold water and peel them thinly.

2. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into thin slices.

3. Stack the slices and cut them into long, thin strips.

4. Soak the strips in cold water until ready to fry.

5. Heat enough fat in a frying pan to cover the potatoes.

6. Drain the potato strips thoroughly and fry them in the hot fat until light brown.

7. Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon and drain on a cloth or paper.