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- Course: Side Dish
- Skill Level: Moderate
- Cost: Inexpensive
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French Fries
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Thomas Jefferson was not just a founding father of our republican government, he was also a founding father of America's culinary tradition. Jefferson was devoted to the Southern-style cooking of his native Virginia, but while serving as envoy to France, he developed a lasting appreciation for French foods. When he returned to America, he brought a French chef with him.
In the White House, Jefferson served his guests such continental delights as ice cream, peach flambe, macaroons, and French fries. Nothing beats homemade French fries. I make them my own by using my favorite seasonings, but you can experiment with whatever combination of herbs and spices that you like.
Yield : 4 SERVINGS
Ingredients
- 3 Idaho potatoes cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch sticks (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon mild chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup chickpea flour
- 4 cups grapeseed oil
- Spicy Ketchup
Directions
1. Rinse and soak the potatoes under cold running water for 20 minutes. Strain and pat dry.
2. Toss together the parsley, salt, chili powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Combine the cornstarch and chickpea flour in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss to coat.
4. Heat the grapeseed oil to 350°F in a Dutch oven or other large pot. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, add the potatoes and fry until golden and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
5. Toss with the parsley and spice mix. Serve with the spicy ketchup.
© 2009 Marcus Samuelsson
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
Nutritional information does not include Spicy Ketchup. For nutritional information on Spicy Ketchup, please follow the link above.
669 kcal
3 % daily value
77 % daily value
1 % daily value
991 mg
60 mg
5 g
3 g
6 g
41 g
0 mg
603 mg
5 g
55 g
10 % daily value
