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Frites Belges

Cultural Context

Frites Belges, or Belgian fries, are a beloved street food originating from Belgium, where they are often served in a paper cone with a variety of dipping sauces. Traditionally, they are double-fried for a perfectly crispy texture and are a staple in Belgian cuisine, often enjoyed with mussels or as a snack on their own. Today, they are popular worldwide, with many variations and styles, but the classic Belgian preparation remains a favorite.

BelgianBEside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped red pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a similar frying quality.

1

Peel 5 potatoes.

2

Cut potatoes into 3-4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick pieces using a fry cutter or knife.

3

Soak cut fries in a bowl of water until the water turns cloudy, then drain and refill until the water is clear.

4

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

5

Add 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions, 1 tablespoon finely chopped red pepper, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper to the mayonnaise mixture and mix well.

6

Heat oil to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the potatoes for 4-5 minutes.

7

Remove fries, dry on paper towels, and let them rest for 30 minutes.

8

Reheat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the fries again for 2-3 minutes until crispy.

9

Salt the fries with sea salt before serving.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

fry cuttermixing bowlpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Belgian FriesPommes Frites

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