Argentinean fries, also known as papas fritas or patatas fritas, are a beloved dish in Argentina and beyond. They are characterized by their unique flavor and crispy texture, achieved through a combination of simple ingredients and a special cooking technique. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps and ingredients needed to create the perfect Argentinean fries that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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CHURRASCO
Steps:
- Pound filet mignons with mallet to 1/8-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper and quickly grill on both sides. Serve with Green Chimichurri Sauce and Argentinean Fries.
- Add salmuera, oregano, parsley, garlic, and olive oil to food processor and pulse about 20 seconds. Add spices and white vinegar and pulse again. Transfer to bowl. Stir in red wine vinegar and fold in roasted peppers.
- Cut the potatoes into sticks 1/4 inch wide and about 3 inches long. Dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in saucepan to 350 degrees F. Fry the potatoes in batches until lightly colored but not brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
- Into a large bowl, put the parsley and garlic. Transfer to a jar and cover with olive oil.
- Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F. Fry the potatoes in batches until they are golden brown and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on fresh paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and toss with some parsley-garlic mixture. Toss and serve immediately.
ALFAJORES ARGENTINEAN STYLE
This is a traditional cookie that is much loved in most Latin cultures. Even my mother in law says they're the BEST, and that is saying a lot considering she is from Mendoza, Argentina!
Provided by Christina-Chrisi Marvasi
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Argentinian
Time 1h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, allowing each yolk to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla rum, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon zest with the last egg. Gently fold in the flour mixture with a spoon, making a crumbly dough. When the dough becomes cohesive enough, press it together into a ball with your hands. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough, using as little flour as possible, about 1/4 inch thick. The dough will have an unusual consistency. Cut with a small round cookie cutter. Continue pressing the dough together, rolling it out, and cutting until you have used it all. Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set but not browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the cookies immediately to cool on a wire rack.
- Spread the underside of a cooled cookie with a teaspoon of dulce de leche, then sandwich together with another cookie until the caramel oozes out the sides. Roll the sides in the shredded coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 65.1 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
CARNE ASADA CHEESE FRIES
The Piper Inn is one of the oldest, oddest and friendliest restaurants in Denver, loved by bikers and hipsters alike. It's been owned by the Levin family since opening in 1968, but because so many different cooks have passed through the kitchen over fifty years, it has a Chinese-American-Mexican menu that is entirely unique. Carne asada fries, French fries topped with the fillings of a carne asada (steak) taco, are a California-Mexican classic. The Piper Inn adds a Midwestern-style beer cheese sauce to its popular version.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, easy, snack, dips and spreads, finger foods, meat, vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Add steak to a medium bowl, and toss with the lime juice, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper until thoroughly coated. Let marinate at room temperature while you prepare the remaining components.
- Prepare the beer cheese: In a medium saucepan, melt the cream cheese over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add the beer in a slow stream, whisking until smooth. Let the foam die down, about 1 minute, then decrease heat to low and add the cheese one handful at a time, whisking until smooth before adding the next. Once you've integrated all the cheese, whisk in the Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder and paprika. Season to taste with salt, cover and set aside, off heat. (Makes 1 1/4 cups.)
- Prepare the garnish: In a small bowl, stir together the onion, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
- Make the carne asada: Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high. Add the meat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and the sauce reduces to a glaze, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Arrange cooked fries on a serving platter in an even layer, and drizzle beer cheese on top to taste. Top with the carne asada and onion-cilantro mixture. Serve with lime wedges, and crema, if desired.
ARGENTINEAN-STYLE RIBS
At first glance you'll say 'whoa! that's way too salty for me to try...' but stick with it. This is one of the best rib recipes I've ever tried. Very quick and easy.
Provided by DRIBBS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Argentinian
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Coat the ribs heavily with salt. This brings out the fat.
- Grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Remove cooked ribs to a large glass serving dish, and squeeze lime juice over them. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1760 calories, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 344.7 mg, Fat 164.3 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 65.3 g, SaturatedFat 71.5 g, Sodium 15404 mg, Sugar 0 g
CARNE ASADA FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, chili powder, dried oregano, garlic, fresh cilantro, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, flank steak, canola oil, shredded Pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomato, fresh cilantro leaf, cotija cheese
Provided by Hector Gomez
Categories Appetizers
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the potatoes into wedges. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika until each fry is fully coated.
- Place the fries on the baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the fries are crispy and golden brown.
- In a medium bowl, combine the salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, garlic, cilantro, orange juice, and lime juice. Add the flank steak and marinate for 20 minutes.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet with the canola oil over medium heat. Cook the steak for 3 minutes on both sides for medium-cooked steak. Remove the steak and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes dice the steak.
- In an ovenproof skillet, place the baked french fries, Pepper Jack cheese, and diced carne asada, then broil until the cheese is melted.
- Before serving, top with sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and grated cotija cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 811 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams
CARNE ASADA FRENCH FRIES
French fries topped with my favorite street taco and smothered in queso. Loaded fries don't get much better than this. Don't forget your favorite hot sauce.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Beef
Time 8h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place steak, beer, and sazon seasoning in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spread French fries evenly on a baking sheet.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cook steak for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake fries in the preheated oven until light golden in color, 11 to 15 minutes. Divide among 4 serving plates and drizzle queso over the top.
- Slice steak across the grain into bite-sized pieces and scatter over the fries. Garnish with onion and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1402.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
AVOCADO FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: avocados, eggs, flour, panko breadcrumbs, salt, cayenne pepper, pepper
Provided by Tasty
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice the avocados in half, and then slice lengthwise into wedges.
- Mix the bread crumbs with the cayenne pepper and salt.
- Roll the slices in flour, then in the whisked eggs, then in the breadcrumbs.
- Place the slices on wax paper on a baking sheet. Spray well with cooking spray. Add a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes at 400˚F (205˚C). Flip all the way through and re-spray.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 2 grams
AUTHENTIC BELGIAN FRIES ( FRENCH FRIES )
The real deal , that takes a bit of effort , but is worth the trouble! You'll never have them any other way again. Also called "pommes frites" , "frieten" , "patat"
Provided by Dominique Depreux
Categories Potato
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- you will need an open (no lid) deep fryer , if you only have the kind with filters and lids , just don't close them, the steam has to be able to leave very fast else you loose crunchiness.
- Peel your potatoes , and cut them lengthwise into discs of about 1/4 inch thick (they can be a bit thicker if you like that) . Then slice the discs lengthwise into fries of the same thickness.
- Make sure your sink is clean , and wash your fries in cold water . Drain the water , and wash them again in new clean water. Repeat this a few times until no starch comes off the potatoes and the water stays clear. Dry your fries well , so there is no more moisture on their sides.
- First cooking . Put the thermostat for your oil to approximately 320°F or 160°C , not higher . Put a small to medium amount of fries in the cooking basket ( you will have to do this multiple times , if you put in too much fries at once you will loose your temperature and your fries will turn out horrible) . Make sure all fries are under by shaking the basket . During cooking you can shake the basket a few times so you know they're not sticking together. Important: To check if the first cooking is done lift your basket out and pinch a fry if you can pinch all the way through they are done (if you do it fast you will certainly not burn your fingers ), they should still look pale and white , stay with your cooking for this , timing is important.(repeat until they are all done , and let your fat heat up to the appropriate temperature each time).
- Take out the fries , shake them and put them in a big bowl to cool off , once they are cooled to room temperature they are ok to start the second cooking . you can keep these at room temperature for hours until you are ready to serve the meal , in fact leaving them a bit will only make them better , just put a towel over the bowl , no need to put them in the fridge(where condensationwould coat them).
- Second cooking. Put the thermostat of your oil at approximately 370°F-374°F or 185°C-190°C , this is usually the highest setting , or just below that . Put a _small_ amount of the precooked fries in your basket . fry them while shaking the basket in the oil a few times during cooking , you can even take the basket out a few times to throw them in the air (not really needed , but supposed to be good tor making bubbles appear on them :) . They are ready when they are a rich golden brown in color . I put them in a deep plate with a paper towel at the bottom , and use a paper towel to quickly rub the excess fat off them before i serve(paper towel on top hand on paper towel , make a circular movement , take out towel). add a bit of fine salt , and serve. best with a T bone steak or sirloin *grinn* but as you know , fries go with just about anything :).
- A bit of added history : The French will be the first to say that "les frites" come from Belgium. And it being true that Belgians have made and perfected the stuff for years and years, the origin of deep frying potatoes in oil comes from a monastery in Spain.
- Smakelijk (bon appétit).
- EDIT:.
- Recently I found out that Bintje potatoes have become commonly available in the United States . These are without a doubt the best potatoes to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.6, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 75.1, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 3.8
ALPINE FRIES
Indulge in French fries topped with melted cheese, ham and pickles. Serve as a side dish or an easy snack for entertaining friends and family
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Side dish, Snack
Time 27m
Yield Serves 4 as a side
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook the French fries following pack instructions, then tip into a heatproof dish and top with the raclette cheese and ham. Heat the grill to medium, then grill for 2-3 mins until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Top with the cornichons, season and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Make sure to use russet potatoes for the best results, as they have a high starch content that makes them crispy and fluffy.
- Cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Soak the potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes before frying to help remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking together.
- Dry the potatoes thoroughly before frying to prevent splattering.
- Use a large pot or deep fryer with plenty of oil to prevent the potatoes from sticking to the bottom and to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Heat the oil to the correct temperature before adding the potatoes. The ideal temperature is between 325°F and 350°F (165°C and 175°C).
- Fry the potatoes in small batches to prevent them from overcrowding the pot and to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Cook the potatoes until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Season the potatoes with salt and other desired seasonings while they are still hot.
Conclusion:
Argentinian fries are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of meals. They are crispy, fluffy, and full of flavor. By following the tips above, you can easily make perfect Argentinian fries at home. Enjoy!
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