Balthazar's French Fries

Total Time: 24 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 russet potatoes
• peanut oil (for frying, 2 quarts)
• fine sea salt

Recipe

• 1 peel potatoes, and cut into 4-by-1/4-inch matchsticks. place in a large bowl, and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. transfer to the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
• 2 drain potatoes very well 20 minutes before frying. in a medium stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat to 325 degrees. working in batches, add the potatoes to the oil. blanch for 3 minutes. use a slotted spoon or a skimmer to transfer potatoes to a baking sheet. allow the oil to return to 325 degrees between each batch.
• 3 heat the oil to 375 degrees. working in batches, add the blanched potatoes to the oil, and cook until golden brown, about 3 1/2 minutes. use a slotted spoon to transfer potatoes to a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. allow the oil to return to 375 degrees between each batch. sprinkle with salt, and serve immediately.