Originally published on Tuesday, 23rd September 2008

Hot Chip

I could never follow the Atkins diet. In my book, it's starch that makes the world go round. And at the top of the fibre food chain, proudly stands the chip.

Whether roasted in duck fat, soused in malt vinegar or shoestringed and drizzled with truffle oil, chips are like the 'barbie' of the starch world - they can be as humble, trashy or tarted up as you see fit.

Deep frying at home is not for the weak and cooking with a vat of spluttering, hot oil can be positively dangerous. But that's the thing about us chip eaters - we like to live on the edge...

Here are three chip recipes to do your efforts justice:

Jennifer Klinec from Eat Drink Talk has kindly agreed to provide Urban Junkies readers with mouthwatering recipes and foodtips.

To learn more, classes at Eat Drink Talk are held in Jennifer's beautiful loft in Clerkenwell, packed with information and useful tips, and you'll get to sample all of the delicious dishes prepared during class.

by JK

In collaboration with Eat Drink Talk