[NTLK] [OT] Re: [Recipes]

On Feb 6, 2007, at 2:19 AM, Jim Trascapoulos wrote:

> If you want really nice, crispy potatoes, do this:
>
> * Chop them up as in the recipe,
> * Pat them dry and let them sit for 10 minutes to really dry a bit
> * Toss them in a bag with a few tablespoons of semolina flour and
> shake. Don't use regular flour as it only makes the fries gummy.
> * Toss them in the oil and cook as in the recipe.
>
> The Semolina crisps-up the edges nicely. This works really well with
> baked potatoes too - very yummy.

I have never heard that one before, sounds interesting. Another good
trick for crisper fries is to cut them and soak them in cold water
(fridge) for a couple of hours (over night is ok).

Then pat them dry and fry them. This makes them get crisper.

Gotta go take some lipitor after this thread.

Marty

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