How To Make French Fries
Did someone say French fries? Yes, most definitely. Dear food lovers, let's show you how to make this French fries.
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- Cold water
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, then, cut each potato lengthwise into 4 or 5 pieces, then cut each piece into sticks. Each stick should be about 1cm (1/2-inch) thick.
- Rinse potatoes under cold water, then place potatoes in a large bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 30 minutes.
- Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 275-300F (135-150C).
- Gently add the potatoes to the oil, in batches, and fry for about 3-5 minutes, until soft, but not golden, stirring and flipping the potatoes occasionally. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel. Let cool.
- At this stage you can freeze the potatoes and keep them until ready for use.
- Heat oil to 400F (200C). Fry the potatoes again, in batches, until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes.
- Remove from oil, transfer to a paper towel to drain. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with ketchup and mayonnaise.