French Fries Recipe
French fries, those golden slivers of potato delight, are more than just a side dish. They are an edible time capsule, a culinary chameleon, and a symbol of global comfort.
Ingredients
- 400 g big potatoes
- 700 g vegetable fat or oil
- Salt To Taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes thoroughly.
- Cut the potatoes into sticks.
- Soak the potato sticks in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Drain the potato sticks and pat them dry.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 325°F (163°C).
- Fry the potato sticks in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Drain the fries on paper towels.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a russet potato, which has a high starch content and will result in crispy fries.
- Cut the potatoes into sticks that are about 1/4-inch thick.
- Soak the potato sticks in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This will remove some of the starch and help the fries to crisp up.
- Fry the potato sticks in batches so that they don't crowd the pan and cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan, as this will lower the temperature of the oil and make the fries soggy.
- Fry the fries until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the fries on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.