Five-Spice Chips

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    as a Side Dish
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      2 hr 30

Appears in
Ken Hom's Quick Wok

By Ken Hom

Published 2002

  • About

The fact that Chinese five-spice powder is now available in supermarkets means that everyone can try this exotic but delectable version of chips that is quick and easy too. If you can, use Maldon sea salt; it adds immeasurably to the flavour.

Ingredients

  • 750g ( lb) potatoes
  • 900 ml(

Method

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut into strips about 7.5 x 1cm (3 x ½ in). Put into a large bowl and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. P
  2. Combine the spice mixture ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then spin them dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with ki