Ukrainian culinary specialist of Colombian origin Hector Jimenez-Bravo explained on Instagram how to cook delicious French fries.
“99% of people cook French fries incorrectly. And then they wonder why they turn out soft, greasy and not crispy at all. In fact, the secret is very simple – proper preparation. A few small steps – and you will have French fries better than McDonald's,” assured Jimenez-Bravo.
Ingredients:
- potatoes – 5–6 pcs.;
- salt – to taste;
- corn starch – 2-3 tbsp. l.;
- vegetable oil for frying.
Ingredients for the sauce:
- one egg;
- lemon juice – 1 tsp;
- salt – to taste;
- black pepper, paprika – to taste;
- olive oil – 80–100 ml;
- greens to taste;
- one small onion.
Preparation
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal pieces.
- Salt the water and bring to a boil. Place the potatoes in boiling water and cook for about three minutes.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl with very cold water and ice cubes to stop the cooking process.
- Remove the potatoes and dry well on a paper towel.
- Transfer to a bowl, add cornstarch and toss until each piece is coated thinly.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer on a board or tray and place in the freezer for 50-60 minutes.
- Fry frozen potatoes in plenty of hot vegetable oil until golden brown.
- Place the finished potatoes in a bowl, add salt (you can add other spices) and shake well.
- For the sauce, beat the egg, lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil in a blender.
- Add chopped herbs, paprika and finely chopped onion, stir.
