Homemade potato chips
Recipe Mari Loewen, Photography Ross Cornish
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. As a young girl I had to memorize this. As an adult, I realize it’s one of the most important things I learned. If you want to be treated with love and respect; treat others with love and respect. It’s a simple concept. One that is particularly true with children.
I take the time to write little love notes for my daughter’s lunchbox, or drop in at her school unannounced, and I always look for ways to make her friends feel special. I created this recipe for homemade potato chips and on a day when she had friends over for a playdate, I served them with ketchup. I watched and listened while these little friends dipped and double dipped, giggled, munched, and had the cutest, most interesting conversation over this simple bowl of homemade potato chips. Something so simple made special. I remember the times, when I was young, when an adult did something or said something that made me feel special, maybe it was as simple as remembering my name... I never forgot it.
Ingredietnts
2 large Russet potatoes
Vegetable oil for frying
Coarse salt or special sea salt
Preparation
Slice potatoes 1/16-inch thick on a mandolin. Soak slices in cold water to eliminate some of the starch, drain and pat dry with paper towel.
In large saucepan, heat 2 inches oil over medium high. Toss handful of potatoes into oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes, tossing to cook evenly. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Quickly repeat with remaining potatoes. Sprinkle generously with sea salt and serve immediately with your favourite dip. Serves 4.
