French Fries

Pommes frites with a Korean influence.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  large potatoes, cut into spears

• Chile Salt

• 2  tablespoons salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon  korean  chili flakes
• 1  teaspoon ginger powder
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
•  canola oil, for frying

Directions

1. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the chile salt ingredients and set aside.
2. Preheat the oil to 345°F in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan.
3. Cut the potatoes into spears and blanche them in the prepared fryer for 3 or 4 minutes.
4. Remove and drain them on paper towels.
5. At serving time, increase the temperature of the oil to 375°F to 380°F.
6. Refry the blanched potatoes for about 5 to 6 minutes until they are crisp and golden.
7. Sprinkle them with the chile salt and serve immediately.