Spicy French Fries

In a large bowl stir together salt, cayenne, paprika, and coriander. In a 4-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 325 F. While oil is heating, cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick sticks. Fry potatoes in oil 1 1/2 minutes (potatoes will not be golden) amd with a slotted spoon transfer to brown paper or paper towels to drain. Heat oil to 350 F. Return potatoes to oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer fries with a slotted spoon to clean brown paper or paper towels to drain and toss fries in spice mixture. Serves 2.<p>Note: before you place any hot food item on paper towels, make sure the paper towels do not contain Dioxin, a chemical sometimes found in many paper products. When Dioxin comes in contact with heat, it releases harmful additives to whatever it touches. Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 410 by "Diane Geary." <diane@keyway.net> on Dec 28, 1997