Chip tips

[steeko]

Does anyone have any little tips for making really nice chips? Doing something different than just peeling spuds and putting them in the fryer?

[orkneycadian]

Doing something different than just peeling spuds and putting them in the fryer?

I find that an intermediate step of cutting them lengthways into chip shaped sticks works wonders!

Seriously though, twice cooking them makes for better chips at home, as the average domestic fryer doesn't have the oomph in it to keep the dripping hot enough when you dunk a load of cold tatties in it.

Half cook them, then lift them out and let the dripping temperature recover so that the fryer thermostat clicks out (light goes off if there is one). Then put the chips back in to finish off in the now hot again dripping.

[Dadie]

Tattie wedges done in the oven coated with flour and whatever herbs and spices lurking in the cupboard (bung all in a bag and shake)
put in a tray in a hot oven for 30-40 mins drizzle with oil if wanted.

[orkneycadian]

Tattie wedges done in the oven coated with flour

Or if your being posh, and following Nigella, coat them in semolina!

[starflower]

I boil my tatties for about 5 mins, then coat them with oil and soya sauce, put them in the oven for about 25mins at gas 7/8, yummy

[SunnyChick]

Slice yer tatties any way ye fancy (don't even bother to peel them first).

Whack the oven up to 220oC.

Fling them into a roasting tin.

Add a splash of olive oil (just a splash, not too much).

If you are brave, then season with generous amounts of any/all of the following: Cajun, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Extra Hot Chilli Powder, Roesmary, Turmeric, Cumin & Corriander for a real flavour explosion!

Alternatively, just add some salt and pepper.

Cook for about an hour, turning at least twice over during cooking.

If you are going for spicy, then I would serve with some mayo!

[steeko]

[QUOTE=orkneycadian;824491]I find that an intermediate step of cutting them lengthways into chip shaped sticks works wonders!

Very good orkneycadian!