Pommes Soufflées
From Julia Child and Jacques Pepin & Saveur SERVES 6
6-8 large russet potatoes
First Jacques peels the potatoes. Next he trims each one into a uniform oblong with flat sides and bottom.
Either by hand or with a mandolin, he slices the potatoes just a bit thicker than 1/8".
The slices are fried once in a pan with at least 1 ½" of vegetable oil heated to 300°, then fried for a second time in hotter oil-375°-until they puff into golden, perfect pommes soufflés.
Salt to taste and serve immediately.