There is a myriad of dishes that the world has to thank the French for. From croissants to souffle, French dishes are a celebration of flavours, textures, and aromas. However, making most French dishes can be a hard nut to crack. Undoubtedly, French dishes have managed to tug at the heartstrings of millions with their flavours but if we skip to the difficult part, it is quite evident that the recipes for these dishes are quite complicated. However, one of the easiest and popular French dishes is French fries. Believed to have originated in Belgium by the soldiers during the First World War, French fries are easy, laborsaving and a favourite snack. The potato-based dish is savoured with a variety of dishes, starting from burgers to sandwiches and wraps. Although the process of making French fries seems quite easy, making perfectly crispy French fries is quite difficult. So, to help you nail the process of making French fries at home, we have some handy tips and tricks for you. Try them out and let us know how your fries turn out.
- Do not forget to rinse the potato sticks after cutting them to rinse off extra starch in them.
- Soak the potatoes in cold water or store them in the refrigerator at least for 30-45 minutes.
- Drain them and dry them in a paper towel before frying them. You can try pressing and patting them dry to drain off excess water.
- For the initial frying, keep the flame on medium or medium-hot. Work in batches and do not overcrowd the pan with the potatoes.
- Let the half-fried potatoes cool down at room temperature.
- For the second frying, keep the flame on medium-high or high and add the potatoes cooked in the first batch.
- Do not forget to stir the potatoes at regular intervals to ensure even cooking and colour.
- Season the fries with salt, paprika, or red chilli flakes before serving.
You can serve these fries with ketchup or mayonnaise. Here’s a detailed recipe for you to follow.