A British classic, chip shop style chips have a slightly crisp pale exterior with a lovely fluffy interior. This recipe from Nicky over at kitchen sanctuary.com lets you create these iconic chips at home.
What is a Chip Shop ?
But first of all, what is a chip shop?
In the UK when we say chip shop what we really mean is a fish and chip shop. These are take away outlets selling deep fried fish in batter with potato chips or fries as our American cousins would know them.
Method
It’s difficult to recreate these chips at home because chip shops use a range of products made by DryWhite to maintain appearance and consistency throughout the year.
One of DryWhite’s products allows for storage of uncooked chips for up to 48 hours prior to cooking and importantly prevents browning during frying to give the classic pale appearance.
The trick to making them at home comes in two parts, firstly choose the right variety of potato and secondly soak them for half an hour in water with a dash of white vinegar.
Serving Suggestions
Personally I love my chips from the chip shop with curry sauce.
It’s easy to make your own curry sauce using this recipe here.
Chips – Chip Shop Style
Ingredients
- 1 kg floury potatoes this is the unpeeled weight
- 1 tsp vinegar cider white wine or malt vinegar
- Oil for deep frying
Conversions
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and slice them into thick (1.5cm) chips.
- Place in a colander and rinse, twice, in cold water.
- Place in a bowl and cover the potatoes in cold water (make sure they’re completely submerged). Add in the vinegar too.
- Soak for 30 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and place in a large pan. Cover with water and bring to the boil, then simmer for 8-10 minutes, until tender.
- Drain in a colander and allow to steam dry for 5 minutes.
- Heat the oil in your deep fryer to 170℃/340℉.
- Add the potatoes to the fryer basket and slowly lower down into the oil, ensuring they’re not going to bubble over.
- Fry for 5-6 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
- Turn off the fryer, drain the chips and serve with plenty of salt and vinegar.
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