Saratoga Potatoes

Ingredients

• potatoes
• coarse sea salt
• smoking-hot fat for frying
• ice

Directions

1. Slice the potatoes as thin as possible using a mandoline.

2. Soak the slices in cold water to remove starch.

3. Transfer the slices to fresh water with ice to chill thoroughly.

4. Drain a few slices at a time and dry them on a napkin.

5. Fry the slices in smoking-hot fat, keeping them separated.

6. Remove them as soon as they are slightly colored.

7. Drain the fried slices in a colander and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

8. Place the drained slices on paper in a warm oven until all are fried.

9. Serve hot or cold; they can be stored in a dry place.