In 1853, an unhappy restaurant customer complained that his potatoes were too thick and soggy and kept on sending them back. Chef George Crum decided to slice the potatoes for him as thin as possible, frying them until crisp and added extra salt. To the chef’s surprise, the customer loved them and they soon became a regular item on the restaurant’s menu under the name “Saratoga Chips.” Later on, potato chips were adopted in many restaurants, bars, and hotels. It rapidly became a big love story with almost every one, everywhere in the world.
Below you can see the recipe for the best appetizer you could ever make.
Ingredients:
* 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
* 3 tablespoons salt
* 1-quart oil for deep frying
Instructions: 1. Place the potato slices into a large bowl of cold water as you slice. Drain, and rinse, then refill the bowl with water, and add the salt.
2. Let the potatoes soak in the salty water for at least 30 minutes. Drain, then rinse and drain again. 3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
4. Fry potato slices in small batches.
5. Once they start turning golden, remove and drain on paper towels. Continue until all of the slices are fried.
6. Season with additional salt if desired.
