Gourmet Fries |
Tasty fries! Their good plain but even better with seasonings found in the condiments section. |
Yield: |
medium |
Prep Time: |
10-30 minutes |
Cooking Time: |
40 minutes |
Total Time: |
about 1 hour |
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Ingredients |
6 large potatoes (Idaho or Russet is a good choice)
Oil for deep frying (Vegetable or Peanut)
Ice water (optional)
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Directions |
You can peel the potatoes, if you like, but it's not necessary. Cut the potatoes into fries about 3/8" thick. (Thin fries soak up too much oil.) Soak the cut fries in ice water for about 30 minutes. Again, this step is optional but it does remove a lot of the starch, making them less sticky when frying. Pat the soaked fries dry with a paper towel before frying.
In a frying pan or deep fryer, heat the oil to 325°. Fry small batches of the fries for about 3 minutes; they will be softened but not browned. Remove them from the oil and let them rest, or sweat, on paper towels for at least half an hour, up to 2 hours. (A great make-ahead step)
When you're ready, reheat the oil to 375°. Cook the fries a second time until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Drain again on paper towels, transfer to a serving bowl, and season with one of the gourmet seasoning recipes below while still warm and moist. |
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| GreatPartyRecipes |
Submitted by dough on Sunday, September 10 2006
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