Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds large, old potatoes
• 2 cups Self-Raising flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 3/4 cup water
• Oil for deep-frying
• extra flour

Method:

1. Peel and wash potatoes, cut into thin slices (about 1/8 inch). Dry slices well.
2. Sift flour, salt, and pepper into bowl, make a well and gradually add water, mixing well. Batter should be thick and free of lumps.
3. Coat potato slices lightly with extra flour, shaking off any excess. Dip slices into batter, making sure they are well coated.
4. Heat oil in large pan (test with a drop of batter), deep-fry potato slices a few at a time, until lightly golden. Remove from oil, and drain on absorbent paper.
5. Slightly increase heat of oil, add the pre-cooked potato cakes and re-fry until rich golden brown.
6. Drain again, sprinkle with salt.