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Wedges

1.Cut unpeeled potatoes into thick wedges. Soak in cold water for 1 hour, changing the water regularly to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry with paper towel.

2.Heat oil to 170°C. Deep fry potatoes in batches until soft (but not coloured).

3.Heat oil to 190°C. Return the wedges to the oil in batches and cook until crisp and golden.

4.Place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika to taste. Toss to coat.

5.Serve with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce.

Perfect chips

1.Cut peeled potatoes into 1cm batons. Soak in cold water for 1 hour, changing the water regularly to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry with paper towel.

2.Heat oil to 170°C. Deep fry potatoes in batches until soft (but not coloured).

3.Heat oil to 190°C. Return the chips to the oil in batches and cook until crisp and golden.

4.Drain on paper towel. Sprinkle with salt to serve.

Salt and Pepper Squid

Serves: 4

6 medium squid hoods, cleaned

 

¼ cup sea salt flakes

 

1 tablespoon cracked pepper blend

1 ½ cups tapioca (or arrowroot) flour

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

1.Halve the squid lengthways. Pat dry with paper towel. Using a sharp knife, score the inside in a criss-cross pattern. Cut each half into about 4 pieces.

2.Combine salt, pepper and flour in a shallow dish. Dip squid into the egg white then in the flour mixture. Shake off excess.

3.Heat oil to 190°C. Deep fry squid in batches for about 2 minutes or until crisp. Serve with lemon wedges.

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Sunbeam MU2000 manual Wedges, Serve with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce, Perfect chips, Salt and Pepper Squid

MU2000 specifications

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