FRENCH FRIES
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
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
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