- Cut the potato in a square or rectangular block.

- Trim off the cornel’s.

- Finish by peeling the ends and removing any blemishes with the tip of the peeler.

- Cut 3 mm slices.

- Cut evenly.

- To use a mandoline, after trimming the corners, place in the guard.

- Place the cover of the guard over the potato.

- Holding firmly and applying even pressure, move the guard down against the blade in one motion.

- Slices should be 3–4 mm thick.

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