After seeing Anne prepare this on her program, I sought out and bought a handheld mandoline just to make this. I have now attempted it four or five times. My nickname for it is "Fussy Spuds." It IS a "fussy" way to make potatoes, but worth it. Just last night (Christmas Eve) I made it as the primary side for the traditional "Feast of The Seven Fishes--Minus Six."
A few tips:
1) Russet potatoes work best.
2) When you pull the oven-safe skillet out of the oven remember that the handle is HOT.
3) When you get to the very important "drain the oil" part, don't use an old store-bought pie tin (to drain it into) because it has tiny holes in the bottom of it and you will get to investigate the cleansing properties of hot oil on a solid surface electric cooktop.
4) Be sure to move the skillet to the oven VERY soon after the oil "begins to sizzle" or what will be the top will be way too brown.
5) Go light on the salt: The cheese is plenty salty.
6) Grated Pecorino Romano is good along with the Parmigiano.
7) It may be heresy, but working some ultra thinly sliced onions into the layers make this even better.
8) Topping the wedges with a little sour cream is a nice touch. As is garnishing them with a little bit of your fresh herb of choice.
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This recipe is a pain to make as fair as time, but it is definitely worth it! Great with a nice big grilled rib-eye steak and a wedge salas.
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