Tuesday, February 15, 2011

chanda's french fries

Here is an article Chanda's wrote on making the perfect french fries at home. They were pretty god damn good.


Admit it, you love McDonald’s french fries. And if you have any sense, you prefer a nice, crispy fry over a limp, lifeless potato stick. This is the perfect recipe for delicious tasting AND crunchy french fries AT HOME, without a deep fryer.
Step 1: Cut potatoes up! Preferably into thin pieces, unless you want mushy potato wedges, which, hey, to each thier own – but not recommended. Approx. 1 potato per person will be plenty.

Step 2: Place potato slices into a pot, cover with water (just enough so they float). Squeeze one whole lemon into the pot, and then throw the whole rind in with it! Bring to a boil for 10 minutes or so, or until soft, but keeping their shape.

Step 3: Drain potatoes, and set aside. Bring 2″ or so of vegetable oil (or other) to an almost boil. Carefully drop in some potato slices with a metal spoon, or spatula. Let them fry for 7 – 10 minutes. They will NOT turn brown, so don’t wait for them to.
Step 4: Carefully remove fries with said spoon, and let cool.
Step 5: Wait for oil to heat back up, and place fries back into oil for 1 – 2 minutes. Fries will start to brown quickly.

Step 6: Toss some salt and pepper on them while they’re still hot!
Step 7: eat.

I tested this recipe last night and it was.. um perfect.

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