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Crispiest French Fries

 The perfect and crispiest French Fries recipe does exist. A fuss-free recipe that will yield you the perfect fries every time you crave to eat at a fast-food joint. Many people think that we cannot make the same crispy French Fries at home but all you need is precision of perfect convenience - a simple starchy potato, cut into batons, slightly blanched in hot water, double fried in hot oil topped with a drizzle of simple seasoning. This snack has a separate fan base, originating from the lanes and streets of Belgium with different seasonings and sauces. Also, in many dishes, it is served as a side dish just like – Fish ‘n’ Chips, Steak Frites, and many more. Speaking statistically, this is one of the most consumed dishes in all over the world and has got numerous variations in terms of taste and flavour.  




INGREDIENTS

  • 4 Large Starchy Potatoes
  • Water (As Required)
  • Salt (As Required)
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • Oil (For Frying)



METHOD

  1. Peel the starchy potatoes, cut into 1cm thick slices, stack them over each other and once again cut lengthwise with a thickness of 1cm.
  2. Soak the potatoes in cold water for (10 -15) minutes in order to remove excess starch.
  3. In a heavy bottom vessel boil water and add some vinegar to it.
  4. Blanch the potatoes for (5 -7) minutes, drain and wash them off with some cold water in order to stop the cooking process.
  5. Spread the potatoes over a towel or a paper napkin in order to let them dry.
  6. Refrigerate it for (10 - 15) minutes.
  7. In a kadhai heat oil at low temperature and deep fry the potatoes till they are lightly golden.
  8. Once done, take it out, increase the temperature of the oil, and deep fry till they are golden brown.
  9. Coat it with some salt and serve it with your favourite dip.

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