French Fried Potatoes

Ingredients

• potatoes
• coarse sea salt
• deep fat for frying

Directions

1. Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into thin slices or strips.

2. Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 1 hour.

3. Drain the potatoes and dry them between towels.

4. Heat the deep fat to 390°F (200°C) until a cube of bread browns in 40 seconds.

5. Fry the potatoes until golden brown, then drain on unglazed paper and sprinkle with salt before serving.