7 Steps to Making Perfect Fries:
For many years now I have listened to various restaurateurs describe their unique methods for making the perfect French Fries (Chips). Today I went to a restaurant which doesn't ever compromise with any of their food, and while there I discovered their 7 step method to making perfect fries.
How to make the Perfect Fry
1. Find the Right Potatoes
Choosing the right potato is an important place to start. Apparently floury potatoes with high starch levels and low moisture and sugar content are the best. This will ensure perfect and crispy fries.
2. Cut the Potatoes into Thick Wedges and Soak.
After cutting the potatoes into thick wedge pieces you should soak them for 2 nights in cold water. This removes the starch and will stop them from sticking together. It also helps to achieve maximum crispness.
3. Drain & Dry.
After 2 nights you need to dry them thoroughly as any moisture will detract from crispiness and cause the chip to absorbe too much oil.
4. Initial Fry
Fry the potatoes in oil at 150c so they are cooked throughout but not changing colour. This first fry simultaneously cooks the potato and keeps them fluffy and creamy.
5. Cool and Freeze Overnight.
Freezing at this point locks in the flavour and prepares them by lowering the temperature before the final fry.
6. Fry Again
For the next fry, cook them for 6 minutes at 180c. Once this is done you should now have fries that are fluffy and creamy on the inside and have a golden crispy exterior.
7. Salt
Sprinkle them lightly with sea salt and your fries are now ready to eat.!
The Finished Product
Yes, it seems like a lot of work to make some humble fries, but if you are going to do something, you may as well do it right. There is a massive difference in taste between an OK fry and an amazing fry! Enjoy!
I'd like to thanks "ROAST @ THE COMMONS" for their tips on how to make the best fry. Images also courtesy of Roast.
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No way!!! Never, not once in my life would I go to all this trouble. It seems a herculean task to me (lol).
And I haven't the foggiest idea how to pick the best potatoes for the perfect fries - I am baffled by the description. I usually choose between red and white potatoes. Oh, man!
I have never been an enthusiastic cook - I cook because we have to eat (my happiest days are when I can skip cooking :P ) - but after this post my morals took a dive. Waaay, way down :))))
(and tomorrow I'll enjoy my humble normal fries with a yummy garlic sauce :D )
Interesting to see all of the steps that go into making good fries. The lowly potato will always get plenty of love from me!
@kus-knee (The Old Dog)
This is exactly now my Dad taught me, and it works perfect every time!!
STEEM ON!!
Wow! Its great to know that this is the way to do it!
....At what point do you cut the potatoes?
lol
The perfect fries are the ones which were made for me.
Mmmmm. Looking good. I am hungry now :)
Is there a best variety of potato to use?
boy those frys look good!