Photo: Lars Blankers
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
280
Calories
4g
Protein
14g
Fat
37g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Potatoes (those with a high dry matter content such as Russet or Maris Piper work best)
- Cooking oil
- Salt
Directions
1
Peel potatoes, and cut into thin straw-like pieces.
2
Wash potatoes well with water to remove excess starch.
3
Place fries in a saucepan with water, and simmer or parboil on the stove for about 15 minutes.
4
Drain the fries, and dry them well.
5
Deep fry in 175°C vegetable oil, lard, or drippings for 4–5 minutes until light golden and crisp.
6
Remove from oil, and place on plate with paper towels to absorb the leftover cooking oil. Transfer to another plate if necessary.
7
Add salt and shake to ensure all French fries are evenly salted.
Recipe sourced from
wikibooks