# Potato Pave

This recipe shows how to make potato pave, also known as the world's best chips or fries.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 130 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 5 lbs russet potatoes
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 bunch thyme
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- 0 neutral oil

## Instructions

1. Combine cream with thyme and garlic, place over medium heat
2. Once cream is beginning to bubble add 1 tbsp kosher salt
3. Continue to stir until the cream comes to a boil
4. Turn off heat and cover. Let steep for 30 minutes
5. Strain cream into a bowl
6. Peel and slice potatoes to 1.5 mm thickness, place into cream so that they don't oxidize
7. Brush a 9x3 loaf pan with oil. Line with parchment paper
8. Layer potatoes evenly, seasoning with salt after every 3 layers
9. Press the top of the potatoes with another loaf pan filled with water
10. Bake at 325°F for 2 hours. Check doneness with a skewer. There should be no resistance.
11. Chill overnight weighted by multiple cans
12. The next day cut the pave into your desired shape
13. Fry pave at 350°F until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- measuring cup
- saucepan
- spatula
- strainer
- loaf pan
- parchment paper
- second loaf pan
- cans
- cutting board
- wok
- deep fryer
- skimmer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15vrKtxTzC/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b406dbd7-03a8-4973-ab1a-1dab6258c84b
- Extracted: 2025-02-21

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