Ingredients
2½lbsRusset potatoes
oil for frying
Salt and pepper,to taste
1tbspparsley,chopped, optional
Preparation
Cut the potatoes into matchsticks, either with a knife or with a french fry cutter. The potato pieces should all be similar in size.
Place the potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Soak the potatoes for at least 30 minutes.
Drain the water from the potatoes. Place the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat thoroughly with additional towels until dry.
Pour 3 inches of oil into a large, deep pot. Heat the oil to 300 degrees F.
Place about ⅓ of the potatoes in the pot, and cook until tender. This takes about 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes.
Increase the heat of the oil to 400 degrees F. Place ⅓ of the potatoes back in the pot and cook for an additional 1 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining potatoes. Place the cooked potatoes on a sheet pan lined with paper towels.
Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste over the fries. Add parsley if desired, then serve immediately.
