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Belgium Frites(French Fries)
At a Glance
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Cook
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 20 minutes
- Servings
- 2-3
Categories
- Side Dish
- Belgian
- Deep Frying
- Easy
- Potato
Dietary
- Vegan
A typical dish from Belgium, usually served in paper cones along with mussels. Adapted from About.com.
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Equipment
Knife, deep skillet or deep fryer, paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- oil (for frying)
Instructions
Cut the potatoes lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/3-inch in width. Soak the potatoes in ice-cold water for 1 hour, drain, and pat completely dry.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet(or deep fryer) to 325F and fry the potatoes, in batches, for 5 minutes, until they turn golden brown.
Drain the frites on fresh paper towels and salt them.
Makes 2 large or 3 medium servings.
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