Giant Straw Potato Galette – a delicious recipe with Using a mandoline, cut the potatoes into matchstick sized pieces., Dry the potatoes with a cloth towel., As soon as the potatoes are cut and dry, film the frying pan with a 1/16 layer of clarified butter, and heat to very hot but not browning., Turn in the potatoes, making a layer about 3/8-inch thick., Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and 2 or 3 spoonfuls more butter, then press them down firmly all over with the spatula so they will flatten as they cook., Frequently press them down white they slowly brown on the bottom, and shake pan gently by its handle to be sure potatoes are not sticking to the pan.. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.