
The $29.95 specials will not last, trust me on this one.Īnother method for smaller fresh fry preparation is to use the Mandoline to cut the Idaho® Russet Burbank variety potatoes for the perfect fries. Make sure to use a good quality fry cutter such as, a wall or surface mount FF cutter by King Kutter, Nemco and others costing at least $175. Pictured above and below, are Idaho® Russet Burbank variety potatoes best for the perfect fries. Put the cut potatoes in a bowl with lots of cold water to soak for 30 minutes, agitating them from time to time. Note: Cutting the potatoes to a cross-section results in an optimal crust-to-filling ratio in our finished fries.

After blanching, allow fries to cool to room temperature or, preferably, refrigerate in uncovered containers before the final fry to a golden brown. Square off the sides of the potatoes, then cut them into sticks. Fries are completely cooked during the blanching stage at a lower temperature to allow the potato to cook slowly without becoming golden brown. Get a crispier finished fry by blanching potatoes in hot oil to precook before peak periods and then finish in a final fry before serving. Spin-dry before frying to avoid spattering and reduce fat absorption.įresh fries are best blanched. Add citrus acid or vinegar to the water solution to prevent darkening. Fries made from peeled potatoes should be chilled after cutting in cold water for 30 minutes to 2 hours before frying to ensure maximum crispiness.
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Keep the skin on to enhance homemade appearance and flavor. Or, this article in the Chicago Tribune, " Make the best french fries ever," on what Chef Bart Vandaele of Belga Café in Washington DC and Chef Ben Sheagren of Hop Leaf in Chicago do.The wonderful videos done by Rouxbe Cooking School: " French Fries".
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OK, despite all the posts on this blog about the importance of blanching potatoes for fries, I hope that reading from others and their experiences will convince you that this is the way to go. US Fresh Potato Category Quarterly Reports.Behind the scenes of our National Commercials.
