Metric:
1.5Lt. Vegetable Oil
( Corn Oil or Flavourless Vegetable Oil )
1.5kg Sweet Potatoes
1.5 Head Garlic Cloves
( separated but not peeled )
Sprigs Thyme, Rosemary or Sage
( or herbs of your choice )
Sea Salt Flakes
( to taste )
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN RECIPE: I'm kinda picky about fries and prefer them with the skins on, on the thin side, crispy, and well salted. I occasionally fry my own but find standing over the stove frying batch after batch to be tedious.
I sometimes sliced my potatoes thinner than I usually suggest and end up with a lovely pile of french fries that are perfectly golden and crispy. You can try different size and decide yourself.
Garlic and a handful of herbs can be tossed in the oil after a while and add wonderful flavor and elevate these fries to something extraordinary. As if a plateful of french fries weren't incentive enough, the easy prep for these makes this recipe a must try.
I also adopt a method half way between single and double-cooking: starting the potatoes in moderately hot oil, and then simply turning up the heat. It works fine.
When I visited Tuscany last summer, the one thing that stood out to me about Tuscan cuisine, is their reliance on fresh and dried herbs to pack a flavorful punch in their dishes.
Herbs grow wild everywhere in Tuscany, and many people even have huge terracotta planters with giant rosemary bushes flanking both sides of their front door. Manicured, herb gardens are an integral part of the landscape, and are considered an extension of the actual home.
I love this respect that Tuscans have for their land and the bounty it provides. Tuscan speak of the land as if it was an actual member of their own family. I really dig that about them!
These easy-to-make, gourmet potato chips are an homage to the Tuscan people. They're little powerhouses of flavor; they remind you that the best flavors are simple & pure, and you don't have to look further than your own backyard. No flavored dips needed with these chips; that would be gilding the lily!
This dish pairs very well with Prosecco.
Skill Level:  |
Time: 45 Minutes |
Price:  |
Serves: 6 People |
Ingredients:
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Directions:
01 - Cut the short ends off each Sweet Potato.
02 - Slice the Sweet Potatoes into long think slices.
03 - Put the Oil into a wide, heavy-based pan and add the freshly cut Potatoes.
04 - Place the pan over a high heat and bring to a boil, which should take about 5 minutes.
05 - Put the Fries in the pan and after few minutes add the unpeeled Cloves of Garlic and stir gently everything. Once you put the Garlic, don't cook for more than 7 minutes.
06 - When the Potatoes start becoming gold, remove both Potatoes and Garlic using a perforated scoop, dry and place everything in an oven tray.
07 - Add Salt and Herbs.
08 - Cook in the oven at 160C for 5 - 10 minutes. Serve.
Notes:
- Keep an eye on the temperature and make sure the Garlic doesn’t look burnt or the Fries too dark.
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