Le Cordon Bleu

Potato Gaufrette Baskets

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    large baskets
    • Difficulty

      Medium

    • Ready in

      40 min

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Potatoes: Le Cordon Bleu Home Collection
Potatoes

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

  • About

Potato baskets are classic, impressive garnishes used to contain various treats such as soufflé potatoes, deep-fried herbs or diced vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes
  • oil, for deep-frying

Method

  1. Preheat a deep-fat fryer or deep pan, one-third full of oil, to 180°C (350°F). Peel the potatoes, then slice off the tops to help make the slices even.
  2. Run the potatoes against a corrugated mandolin blade set at 1 mm. Discard the first slice, give the