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Shredded Potatoes

Wash, pare, and cut potatoes in one-eighth inch slices.

Wash, pare, and cut potatoes in one-eighth inch slices. Cut slices in one-eighth inch strips. Soak one hour in cold water. Take from water, dry between towels, and fry in deep fat. Drain on brown paper and sprinkle with salt. Serve around fried or baked fish.

Ingredients

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  • potatoes
  • salt
  • deep fat

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Required Gear

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Deep fryer or heavy pot
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Bowl for soaking potatoes

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash, pare, and cut potatoes in one-eighth inch slices.

  2. 2

    Cut slices in one-eighth inch strips.

  3. 3

    Soak one hour in cold water.

  4. 4

    Take from water, dry between towels, and fry in deep fat.

  5. 5

    Drain on brown paper and sprinkle with salt.

  6. 6

    Serve around fried or baked fish.

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