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05-05-2001, 06:18 PM
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 Anyone Have Any Good French Fry Recipes? This thought just popped into my head; I was thinking about McDonald's french fries after seeing one of their commercials on TV just now. I would like to start making them at home again, but I know at the same time they have a lot of fat in them because they are deep-fried in oil. What I am looking for is a way to make delicious french fries without all the fatty stuff in them. Anyone have any ideas? I would really like to try them! I also bake the fries in the oven sometimes too, but then I don't know what seasoning to add to them so that they are not tasteless. I only know about adding salt and different seasoned salt. Are there other things I can try? Thanks so much in advance!
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05-06-2001, 11:37 AM
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| Hi, Afra, Not exactly what you're looking for, but these are very good and maybe it'll give you a starting point for seasonings. Enjoy! Crispy Potato Wedges Serves 4 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp each basil, thyme, & oregano 1/4 tsp paprika 4-5 potatoes 1/4-1/2 c Parmesan cheese 1) Combine oil & seasonings in a bowl. 2) Scrub unpeeled potatoes & cut into wedges--cut them lengthwise, then into thirds. 3) Coat ea. wedge in the oil. Spread wedges evenly on a greased baking sheet. 4) Bake at 450 for 15 min. Sprinkle with cheese, then bake 15 min. longer. Serve warm |
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05-06-2001, 10:32 PM
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| great french fries requier two things. First let them sit in cold water for at least half and hour after rinsing. Second is double frying. First you cook them in semi hot oil (160c, 320f) and than shocking in hot oil before serving(185, 365). Thak would keep tham crispy and suprisingly fatless. Strain off excess oil and season immidietly with salt. Cut thin for extra crispy or wide for creamy interior. I'm not very knowladgeble in potatoe variaties espcially in the states so i hope someone else will fill the gap. |
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05-06-2001, 11:15 PM
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| French fries, yummy. As for potatoes, I prefer russet. They're the type that's used at my favorite fast food joint, In-N-Out Burgers. For flavoring, consider the oil that you use as well. Olive oil is definitely tasty, but I prefer peanut oil for my french fries. One suggestion from Cook's Illustrated is to add two tablespoons of bacon grease per quart of oil. Supposedly this adds a "subtle, meaty flavor" to the fries. I haven't tried, but will do so shortly  |
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