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Belgian Fries

Belgian Fries

Name: Belgian Fries
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 0.3 kg potatoes; 0.25 tablespoon vinegar; 0.375 l water; rapeseed oil; salt; mayonnaise

Jakub SýkoraDinnerFrench Cuisine0 x se líbilo

Twice-fried fries with a perfectly crispy crust and a soft, fluffy center. The secret lies in soaking, thoroughly drying, and frying in two stages at precise temperatures.

Příprava: 45min

Vaření: 20min

CELKOVÝ ČAS: 1h 5min

Step by step process

Preparation

1
Peel the potatoes, remove any blemishes, and cut them into fries about 1×1 cm thick.
2
Rinse the fries under cold water until the water runs clear and excess starch is washed away.
TIP:
Rinse foods like fries or rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch, preventing clumping and improving the final texture when cooking or frying.
3
Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes. for better texture, you can add a tablespoon of vinegar.
4
Drain and dry the fries thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel until completely dry to prevent the oil from splattering during frying.
TIP:
Before frying, thoroughly dry the food with a clean towel or paper towels. This removes moisture that causes oil splattering and ensures a crispy surface.

Frying

5
Preheat a deep fryer with enough oil to 140°C, so the fries can float freely without sticking.
TIP:
The correct oil temperature is key to perfect frying. Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is neither too cold nor overheated, which prevents the food from absorbing too much oil or burning.
6
Fry the fries in small batches for 5-6 minutes, until softened but not colored. stir occasionally with tongs.
7
Remove the fries onto a paper towel and let them rest and dry for 10 minutes to evaporate surface moisture.
8
Increase the oil temperature to 175-180°C and fry the fries a second time for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and very crispy.
9
Shake off any excess oil immediately after frying and season the hot fries evenly with salt.

Serving

10
Serve immediately, as hot and crispy as possible, ideally in a tall cone or bowl.
11
Accompany with mayonnaise or your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy right away.

More tips:

For authentic flavor, fry in beef tallow in both stages. at home, canola oil with a high smoke point works well.

Ensure even thickness and thorough drying of the fries after soaking. otherwise, they will cook unevenly and lose crunchiness.

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Nutritional values

4portions

Energy805 kcal

Proteins31 g

Fats13 g

Fiber30 g

Cholesterol0 μg

Sodium121 mg

Salt302 mg

Carbohydrates149 g

Allergens

3Eggs

10Mustard

12Sulfur Dioxide and Sulfites

Allergens listed with recipes are indicative and may vary depending on the ingredients used.

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