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Pommes Frites

Cultural Context

Pommes Frites, often simply called frites, are a beloved Belgian dish that dates back to the late 1600s. Traditionally served in a paper cone, they are a staple of Belgian street food culture and are often enjoyed with a variety of dipping sauces, particularly mayonnaise. The dish has gained international fame, with variations found in many countries, often served as a side to burgers or enjoyed on their own as a snack.

BelgianBEside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 large potatoes
2 cups vegetable oil
to taste mango chutney sauce
to taste Vietnamese pineapple mayo
to taste roasted garlic aioli
to taste house sauce
to taste honey mustard mayo
to taste wasabi mayo
to taste sun-dried tomato mayo
to taste horseradish mayo
to taste pesto mayo
to taste dill lemon mayo
to taste smoked eggplant mayo
to taste pomegranate aioli
to taste parmesan peppercorn sauce
to taste blue cheese sauce
to taste cheddar cheese sauce
to taste peanut satay sauce
to taste Mexican ketchup
to taste curry ketchup
to taste honey Dijon mustard
to taste barbecue sauce
to taste sweet chili sauce
to taste hot chili paste
to taste Irish curry sauce
to taste mushroom mayo
to taste organic black truffle mayo

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Sugar-free ketchup reduces sugar intake.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a different flavor profile.

1

Go to Pommes Frites in New York City to try their fries and sauces.

2

Order the fries and sauces; the service is quick, especially if you arrive early.

3

Observe that the fries are double-fried for extra crispiness.

4

Taste the fries plain first to appreciate their crunch and softness.

5

Try dipping the fries in various sauces, starting with mango chutney.

6

Discuss the unique flavors of each sauce, noting the Vietnamese influence in the pineapple mayo.

7

Sample the roasted garlic aioli and compare it to other sauces.

8

Mention the price of fries: regular for $4.50, large for $6.25, and double for $7.75.

9

Note that sauces cost $1.50 each or 3 for $3.75.

10

Remind viewers that some sauces may contain peanuts and that fries are cooked in vegetable oil.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

deep fryerlarge potslotted spoonpaper towelsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

egg

Also Known As

French FriesBelgian FriesFrites

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