World Flavors Cookbook

Frites with Mayonnaise

Name: Frites with Mayonnaise
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Belgium
Ingredients: 1 kg Bintje potatoes (or other starchy variety); Beef tallow or oil for frying; Salt; Mayonnaise

Thick-cut Belgian fries, double-fried for maximum crispness and served with a variety of gourmet sauces.

Cuisine: Belgium

Ingredients

1 kg Bintje potatoes (or other starchy variety)
Beef tallow or oil for frying
Salt
Mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Peel and cut potatoes into 1cm thick fries. 2. Soak in cold water for 30 mins, then dry thoroughly. 3. First fry: blanch in oil at 320°F (160°C) until soft but not browned. 4. Let rest for at least 30 mins. 5. Second fry: crisp in oil at 375°F (190°C) until golden and crunchy. 6. Salt immediately and serve in a paper cone with a large scoop of mayo.