National Chip Week UK

As with most things, the old adage "the right tool for the right job" holds very true when making chips - from peeling to cutting to frying. Below is some essential equipment specially selected by Recipes4us form you to buy direct from Amazon.co.uk which will help you to make PERFECT chips during National Chip Week.

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Recipes

Traditional Chips    Veg  HT  ACC  30mins

Although we've used vegetable oil in this recipe, an excellent flavour can be achieved by using beef lard which was the traditional frying medium.

Serves 4-6      Hot Vegetarian Vegan Vegetables Dairy Wheat Gluten Free Eggless

Ingredients
900g/2lb Floury Potatoes e.g. Maris Piper, King Edward, Disiree
Vegetable Oil for deep frying
Salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the deep fat fryer to 160C/320F. Peel the potatoes then cut into slices 1cm/just under ½ - inch thick. Cut the slices into chips/fries 1cm/just under ½ - inch thick.

2. Place the chips in a colander and rinse well under cold running water then drain and dry well on kitchen paper.

3. Place the chips if the basket, lower into the oil, cover the fryer and fry for 8-10 minutes until softened but not coloured. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your fryer.

4. Remove from the fryer and shake the basket to drain well. At this point you can set them aside covered with kitchen paper for up to 30 minutes.

5. Turn the deep fat fryer up to 190C/375F making sure it has reached this temperature.

6. Fry the chips again, in batches if necessary, for 3-5 minutes or until crisp and golden. Do not cover the pan when frying the 2nd time.

7. To serve - drain well on kitchen paper, season with salt and serve immediately.
 

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Home Made Oven Chips    Veg  HT  ACC  55mins

Although these take longer to cook than conventional chips, they have the added bonus of having a considerably less fat content.

Serves 4-6      Hot Vegetarian Vegan Vegetables Dairy Wheat Gluten Free Eggless

Ingredients

900g/2lb Floury Potatoes e.g. Maris Piper, King Edward, Disiree

A little Vegetable Oil

Salt (optional)

Chilli Powder (optional)
 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F, Gas Mark 6. Peel the potatoes, cut into slices 1cm/just under ½-inch thick then cut the slices into chips about 1cm/ ½ - inch thick.

2. Place in a large shallow dish and coat all over in sunflower or corn oil.

3. Spread the chips evenly onto a baking sheet in one layer, sprinkle sparingly with salt and/or chilli powder if using, then bake for 45 minutes, turning 2 to 3 times during the cooking period.