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Why Belgium Has The World’s Best Fries | Food Secrets Ep. 2

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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
4 large potatoes
2 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
to taste malt vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
to taste ketchup
to taste pepper
to taste garlic powder

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

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

Cut potatoes into 11 mm thick strips for optimal cooking.

2

Pre-cook the fries at 25 degrees Celsius.

3

Fry the pre-cooked fries at 175 degrees Celsius for the final cooking.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

deep fryerlarge potslotted spoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Belgian FriesPommes Frites

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