Chips!

[nicola_red]

can someone advise me what are the best type of spud for making chips?  also, if anyone has a good method of making chips from scratch, please post it.  Cheers!

[boobesque]

king edward or maris piper spuds, not sure on the cooking though cos i dont have chips! i just know from my mum doing them!

[natty23]

i use regular white potatoes.

peel and cut into chips place in a bowl and give them a swirl in about a tablespoon of oil and seasoning. spread on a baking tray and place in oven at 200 (think gas7) for 15 minutes. if you like thin chips than reduce your cooking time.

[rinkytink]

The following is taken fron the British Potato Council Website:

Celebrity chef and renowned chip aficionado, Brian Turner, devised a recipe that virtually guarantees the definitive perfect chip every time. There are five simple but crucial steps, he says:

First the chipped potatoes must be soaked in cold water to remove excessive starch.

Then they should be drained and patted completely dry with a clean tea towel - essential for a crisp finish.

The third step is blanching; the chips are fried at 170C for 4-6 minutes and lifted out just as they start to colour.
The heat is raised to 190C and the chips are plunged back into the oil for a further 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

Finally, drain the chips on absorbent paper and then season lightly with salt.

Selecting the right variety of potato is also crucial for creating the perfect chip, and King Edward reigns supreme.

Like other favourite chipping varieties, including Maris Piper (the chip shops' favourite), Cara, Wilja, Saxon, Maris Peer, Desiree, Sante, Pentland Dell, and Fianna, it is tasty, and neither too watery or too high in sugar, which respectively give it a crispy texture and a light golden colour.

The type of cooking oil used tends to be a matter of personal preference, although the correct frying temperature is vital.

[ArsenalLass]

like rinkytink has stated you must put them in cold water otherwise when they come out of the chip pan they all stick together, i use m. piper and i cook them for about 5-6 mins on the highest set on my pan they come out golden and brown.  i think deep fat frying them is the best chip.

[woofgang]

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[Eastender]

Get a packet of Oven Chips, and fry them, works just as well.