Eleni Georgiou · Greek fries with feta

Greek Olive Oil Fries with Feta and Oregano

5 ingredients

7 steps

What you need

  • 800 g (1 3/4 lb) potatoes, floury, such as russet
  • 500 ml (2 cups) olive oil, for frying
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 100 g (3 1/2 oz) feta, crumbled

Method

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  1. 1

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into sticks 1 cm (1/2 in) thick.

  2. 2

    Soak the sticks in cold water for 20 min, then drain and dry them thoroughly with a clean towel.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil in a deep, wide pan to 175 °C (350 °F).

  4. 4

    Fry the potatoes in 3 batches, stirring now and then, until golden and crisp, 8-10 min per batch.

  5. 5

    Lift each batch out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Toss the hot fries with the salt and the oregano, rubbing the oregano between your fingers as it goes in.

  7. 7

    Pile the fries on a plate, crumble the feta over the top and serve immediately.

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