Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         russet potatoes -- peeled, in water
   4      quarts        virgin olive oil
                        salt -- to taste
                        freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Cut potatoes into finger-sized slices of equal size and place in new cold water. Heat oil to 385 degrees in a pot double the volume of oil. Add potatoes one handful at a time and cook until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper, season with salt and pepper and serve with mayonnaise (French) or plain (Italian). Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A07)