Best Shoe String Fries Recipes

Shoe String Fries image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 pounds large boiling or baking potatoes, scrubbed
Fine salt

Steps:

Heat about 2-inches of oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 365 degrees F. Line a pan with paper towels.
While the oil heats slice the potatoes into shoestring fries with the thin julienne attachment of a hand-held mandolin or vegetable slicer. Swish the cut potatoes in a bowl of tepid water, and then spin them as dry as possible in a salad spinner. Spread them on towels, and blot with more towels-you want the potatoes bone dry so that they don't spatter in the hot oil.
Increase the heat to medium-high, and working in batches, carefully add the potatoes to the oil and fry until brown and crispy, about 4 minutes. Scoop the fries from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on the prepared pan. Repeat with the rest of the potatoes, making sure the oil returns to 365 degrees F. before adding each batch. Season with salt and serve.
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Prime Rib with Shoe String Fries with Cabrales Blue Cheese Dip image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (3 rib) roast, about 5 pounds, rimmed of excess but not all fat
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups beef stock
4 russet potatoes, peeled
1 quart vegetable oil
Salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups hot milk
1 1/2 cups cabrales blue cheese, crumbled
Dash cayenne pepper
Salt
2 zucchini, cut on bias into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 yellow squash, cut on bias into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 red peppers, seeded, stemmed, and cut into 4 pieces
2 yellow peppers, seeded, stemmed, and cut into 4 pieces
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Roast: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring meat to room temperature by removing it from the refrigerator at least 1 hour before roasting. Using a paring knife, poke small holes in the meat and insert the garlic into them. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste. Place the roast in a large roasting pan, bone side down. Roast for 15 minutes. Turn the heat down to 350 degrees and continue to roast for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes for medium-rare doneness. Remove meat to a carving board and let rest. Place roasting pan on top of stove over high heat. Add the wine and cook, stirring and scraping up any brown bits and reduce. Add stock and reduce by half, season with salt and pepper. Slice beef and drizzle with some of the sauce.
Potatoes: Slice the potatoes and cut them into 1/8-inch slices. Then cut the slices into long strips 1/8-inch wide. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. Add them in batches, separating them when they hit the oil. Fry until golden brown, remove and drain on paper towels and salt liberally.
Dip: Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in the hot milk and cook until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the blue cheese and cook until the cheese has melted. Season with cayenne and salt. Pour into ramekins and serve with the fries.
Toss vegetables with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender.