Hungarian Style French Fries

Homemade French fries are crisp outside and soft inside – with a few simple tricks they can even beat the takeaway's.

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into even chips.

2. Soak them in cold water for a few minutes, so the excess starch leaches out, then pat them thoroughly dry on a tea towel.

3. Heat the cooking oil to a high temperature.

4. Fry the potatoes golden in several batches, not overcrowding them.

5. Lift them onto paper towel, and salt them while still hot.

Tip: Frying twice – first at a lower, then at a higher temperature – makes them really crisp.