Ingredients

2lbsrusset potatoes,scrubbed clean

canola oil,for frying

1tspkosher salt

tspcoarse ground black pepper

Preparation

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Dice the potatoes into ½ inch chunks and boil them for 4 to 5 minutes on medium heat.

Drain the potatoes and dry them well with a clean dishtowel.

Heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F in a heavy bottomed nonstick pot and add the potatoes in small batches frying them for 5 minutes before removing them with a strainer and seasoning them with additional salt and pepper.