South African Slap Chips
Floppy chips, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes
- vegetable oil for frying, about 2 cups
- salt
- vinegar
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and slice them into 1cm sticks. Cut the potatoes vertically into 4 pieces and then vertically into sticks again
- Place them in a bowl and cover them with water. Allow them to soak for 5 minutes
- Drain the water and place them in a microwave safe plate. Spread them out and microwave for 5 minutes
- Heat the oil, on medium heat, until hot
- Cook the chips in 2 batches. It will take about 5 minutes to cook, may start to brown a little on the edges and will surface to the top. They shouldn't brown too quickly or the insides won't be cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon
- Place them between paper towels and dab the excess oil, keeping it closed. The moisture will allow the chips to soften
- Sprinkle some salt over and a dash of vinegar. Mix well and enjoy
Notes
- If the chips are browning too soon you can reduce the temperature a little