What are Pommes Frites?

Pommes Frites are potatoes that have been cut into sticks or wedges, and then with fried to make crispy and golden brown on the outside, remaining soft and warm on the inside. In the United States (USA) and in some other regions such as "fries", they are the basis of many different culinary regions and have become particularly popular in the US when served with hamburgers or hot dogs. Frites Pommes are usually made using red or idaho potatoes, and many modern frying methods recommend a double frying technique.

The French term for potatoes is pomme de terre literally "apple earth", while Frites means "delete", "delete," the name Pommemes "Frites". Potatoes are usually washed and can be peeled, although many times the bark is left on the potatoes for added texture and color. There are a number of different ways that potatoes can be cut before frying, even if sticks, wedges, waffles slices using mandolins and roundSlices are quite common. A large fry can make this process easier even if a pot may be used, but should not be filled with oil more than halfway.

Pommes Frites are usually fried in vegetable oil or peanut oil and initial frying should be done at approximately 325 ° F (162.8 ° C) for a few minutes. They should be fried until they are soft and a little gold, but not toasted. Potatoes should be fried in small batch to make the oil overcrowded and reduce the temperature too much, and the oil should be returned to 325 ° F (162.8 ° C) between each dose.

After this initial frying, potatoes can be cooled for several hours until it is ready for serving or second frying immediately. In both cases, the oil should be brought up to 375 ° F (190.6 ° C) and the fried potatoes should be fed to the temperature of the roompook is cooled. Once the oil reaches the correct temperature, the potatoOry should be fried again in small doses as before. This should be done for a few minutes until Pommes Frites on the outside of the golden brown and crunchy.

using the double frying method, Pommes Frites will have a crunchy exterior, while remaining soft in the center but cooked properly. The only frying may make this balance more difficult. Pommes Frites can then be sprinkled with some salt, kosher or sea salt is often recommended and eaten simple or served with spices such as ketchup, oil and vinegar or mayonnaise.