Square Off?

As much as I think I have explained how to cut potatoes into the perfect size for french fries like the ones in the Fish and Chip recipe, it may be hard to visualize exactly how to do it. There are plenty of videos that will show you how. Below is a good video that shows exactly what I mean by square a potato. Now it goes further and actually takes all the skin off and then proceeds to dice the potato.

Watch on YouTube: How to "Square" a Potato

For making great french fries, you just need to cut the 4 sides off, then proceed to make the cuts for the fries. Leaving some peel on the ends of the potatoes still makes a tasty fry. ATK is just one of those resources that I rely on if ever I need to learn tried, tested and true cooking techniques. Below is how they demonstrate the skill. As usual, it's bang on!