Squash into ¼-inch slices Okra Trim the stem ends Broccoli and Cauliflower Cut into 1-inch florets Carrots Peel and cut into ¼inch slices or planks Shrimp Peel, leaving the final tail section intact if desired, and remove the legs, flatten each shrimp, and insert a wooden skewer lengthwise to keep it straight while it fries; remove the skewers after cooking FRENCH-FRIED POTATOES There’s a reason why nearly a third of all potatoes grown in the United States make their way into a fry basket: fried potatoes are spectacular No other food achieves quite the same balance of crisp exterior and fluffy interior without the need for any sort of external breading or batter It all has to with the natural balances of starches and moisture in the spuds But making a perfect French fry is not as simple as dunking a potato in hot oil for a few minutes.§ § § For the rest of this chapter, we’re going to talk about how to achieve crisp, golden nirvana every time French Fries ...FRENCH-FRIED POTATOES There’s a reason why nearly a third of all potatoes grown in the United States make their way into a fry basket: fried potatoes are spectacular No other food achieves quite the same... exterior and fluffy interior without the need for any sort of external breading or batter It all has to with the natural balances of starches and moisture in the spuds But making a perfect French fry is not as simple as dunking a potato in... a perfect French fry is not as simple as dunking a potato in hot oil for a few minutes.§ § § For the rest of this chapter, we’re going to talk about how to achieve crisp, golden nirvana every time