Crispy crispy fries.....just like McD's

Ingredients:


6 large russet potatoes
Peanut oil
Sea salt (e.g. any fine light grey French salt)


Method:


Peel and square off potato ends. 
Cut into 3/8" batons. 
Soak for two hours changing water after an hour. 
Dry thoroughly with paper towels. 
Heat about an inch of oil (or enough to cover potatoes) in a large, heavy bottomed pot to 290 degrees. 
Blanch potatoes in oil gently for about two minutes until cooked through but still completely pale. 
Place on a paper-towel lined sheet pan and cool in the refrigerator to stop cooking process.
Re-heat oil to 370 degrees. 
Cook fries until golden and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. 
If necessary, agitate gently with a spatula to prevent sticking. 
Remove from pan and toss with salt to taste (You can blot oil off if you want less fat). 
Serve immediately. 




Recipe serves 4 to 6. 


(They taste just like McDonald fries).