FRENCH FRIES

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French fries are one of almost everyone's favorite foods, but many home cooks hesitate to take it on. However, with this cold-oil method for making French fries, it's easy to pull off with just a deep heavy pot and an open window. If you'd like, you can cut potatoes into round slices, medium-size chunks or wedges for frying, or use whole baby potatoes, peeled. Any kind of vegetable oil will work for frying; add a chunk of fatty bacon or some lard to oil in the pot for extra savoriness.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 large Idaho potatoes
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut them lengthwise into slices, 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick, keeping the slices together. Give the sliced potato a quarter turn and cut slices into strips. Soak in cold water at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Drain potatoes and pat dry. Place them in a deep heavy pot and pour in vegetable oil to cover, plus an inch or two. Heat to a bare simmer and let potatoes cook slowly for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until very soft.
  • Raise the heat to medium. Line a large bowl with paper towels. Let potatoes fry in bubbling oil until golden and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Lift out potatoes and place in a paper towel-lined bowl. Shake to drain, remove paper towels, add salt, and shake again. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1165, UnsaturatedFat 75 grams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1320 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Zuan Swanepoel
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Meh.


Haylee Murillo
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These fries were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mabbass Mabbass
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Not bad, but not the best fries I've ever had. They were a bit too salty for my taste.


Aliha Cokies
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These fries were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so crispy and flavorful.


Vutlharhi Cosper
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The fries were delicious, but they didn't stay crispy for very long. I think I'll try double-frying them next time.


nur Alowam
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These fries were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Rize
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I've made these fries several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste just like the ones from my favorite restaurant.


Mostafa Ezat
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These fries were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served them with some ketchup and mayo and they were the perfect comfort food.


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