Hello, potato.
Do you want to be magically transformed into something mind-bogglingly delicious? MAYBE EVEN BETTER THAN FRENCH FRIES?!
Good news! All you need is:
Step 1: Put potatoes in a wide shallow pan in a single layer and sprinkle with two big spoonfuls of sea salt.
Step 2: Add enough cold water just to cover the 'taters. Bring it to a boil until all the water has evaporated.
Step 3: Turn the heat to low and cook for a few more minutes. Turn your potatoes occasionally until they are dry, wrinkled, and coated with a thin layer of salt.
Optional step: Make a garlicky cilantro mojo to dip your potatoes in.
Get the dip recipe at food52.
Now eat, and discuss why this is probably better than French fries.
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