16 French Fries Recipes For National French Fries Day
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July 13th is National French Fries Day, a cause for celebration because it’s another reason to have fries—maybe for all three meals! How many types of French fries have you had? Crinkle cut and curly fries, sure. But how about Boardwalk Fries? Carne Fries? Elvis Fries? Newfie Fries? Check out the different types of French fries. We’ve got 15 great French fry recipes below, from baked fries to spiced fries. But let’s start with the American version of Poutine: Carne Asada Fries. > The history of French fries. > The different types of fries. > The different types of potatoes. Carne asada, which means “grilled steak” in Spanish, is a Mexican dish of grilled and sliced beef (skirt steak, sirloin steak, tenderloin steak, or rib steak). It is usually cooked with a marinade and some searing to impart a charred flavor. Carne asada can be served as a main dish with rice and beans, or as an ingredient in other dishes. It is popular as a filling for tacos or burritos. This recipe was developed by Jonathan Melendez, food blogger from The Candid Appetite, for the Idaho Potato Commission, a source for great potato recipes. >>> See 17 More French Fry Recipes Below. You can save time by purchasing the salsa and guacamole. 1. MAKE the fries. Heat a large pot (a Dutch oven is great here) over medium-high heat. Fill it a bit less than halfway with vegetable oil. Attach a deep fryer thermometer and heat the oil to 350°F. 2. PEEL the potatoes and cut them into thin fries. Immediately place the fries into a bowl of cold water to prevent them from turning brown and to rinse away the excess starch. Drain the potatoes and dry them thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel. Make sure they’re completely dry; you don’t want any moisture in the oil. 3. FRY the potatoes in batches until light golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Continue frying the rest of the fries. 4. HEAT the oil to 375°F and fry the potatoes a second time (in batches as well), until deep golden brown and crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer back to the wire rack and sprinkle with salt to taste. 5. GRILL the steak. First, heat an outdoor grill or a stovetop grill pan, over medium-high heat until hot. 6. COMBINE in a large bowl combine the flap steak with the salt, pepper, granulated garlic, onion, paprika, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until evenly seasoned. Cook the meat until charred on both sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for a few minutes before chopping into cubes. 7. ASSEMBLE the fries on an oven-safe platter, baking sheet, or individual ramekins. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and place in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese. 8. REMOVE from the oven, top with the chopped carne asada, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, and queso fresco, as desired. Serve right away. ________________ *Substitute feta, goat cheese, paneer, queso blanco, ricotta salata, or even farmer cheese. |
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