Thursday, September 22, 2011

What are the tasty ' French Fries '....

 
What are the tasty ' French Fries '....
Are French fries really French ?
French fries or chips, fries, or French fried potatoes are thin strips of deep-fried potato.
Some say it's because of the "French" cut of  the potatoes; others say maybe the "French-fried" cooking method; or that the name caught on.
French fries are known as Frites, Patates Frites or Pommes Frites in French, a name which is also used in many non French speaking areas, and have names that mean "fried potatoes" or "French potatoes". This is a Belgian culinary specialty. Fries are very popular in Belgium and the Netherlands. In Spain, fried potatoes are called "Patatas Fritas".. Curly fries are spring like shape. They are generally made from whole potatoes that are cut using a specialized spiral slicer. Fries can be served with a variety of accompaniments like a sprinkle of salt and pepper, vinegar (malt, balsamic or white), grated cheese, mushy-peas, heated curry sauce, curry ketchup (mildly spiced mix of the former), hot or chili sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, feta cheese, garlic sauce, fry sauce, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, gravy, brown sauce, tomato ketchup, lemon-juice, pickled cucumber, pickled gherkins, pickled onions or pickled eggs. French fries can contain a large amount of fat from frying. French fries are the world’s most sought after snack. French Fries may be tasty but not healthy. They contain sodium and saturated fats. French fries are a very forgiving food. You can use them as finger foods. They are eaten with Mayonnaise or Ketchup as a snack.
For best fried french fries results read the tip.
They are deep fried twice; once for cooking the thick cut potatoes and then to give them a crispy, golden crunch..
So a healthy tip 4 all french fries lovers....
Easiest way of making fries is by baking them in an oven at 450°F for 30 minutes.
An easy n quick oven made French fried recipe.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Cut potatoes in French fries shape.
The potatoes are peeled and cut into 1cmx1cm sticks. Sprinkle olive oil, salt, pepper powder, garlic powder, Add herbs of your choice. Put on a greased tray in the oven. Once flip the side, do until golden brown.
We all do get tempted by foods deep fried like the potato chips, fried chicken and the French fries?
So why not opt for a ’ healthy ‘ oven fried ‘ method. The Oven 'fried' type of crispiness will involve dipping in egg white or a mixture of egg white and water, sometimes or buttermilk. Oven frying method may use a dip in buttermilk before adding bread crumbs.
Using one’s culinary skills to finding a 'better' way of cooking is innovative. Like the ‘ Oven-frying ‘ is a great way to reduce calories.

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