Good Old Fashioned English Chip-Shop Style Chips!

1. 1

   Peel old potatoes and cut into sticks about 1cm thick and 8cm long.

2. 2

   Leave the potatoes in cold water to remove some of the excess starch prior to frying, then drain and dry.

3. 3

   Heat oil or deep fat in a chip pan, put a layer of chips in the bottom of a wire basket and lower into pan.

4. 4

   Fry until the chips are pale golden.

5. 5

   Remove them from the pan and drain on soft kitchen paper. Repeat this with the remaining chips.

6. 6

   Just before serving, re-heat the oil and fry all the chips until they are very crisp and golden

7. 7

   Serve immediately with battered fish (wrapped in newspaper if you like) adding salt and vinegar to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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