French Fries with a Twist

By Chef Shilarna Vaze (Chinu)

From Firangi Tadka

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Snack

Type: Belgium

Key Ingredients:

Most people love French fries and when they are served with a twist like in this dish, they will be simply delighted

Short History: French Fries originated in Belgium when natives along the Meuse Valley ate fried potatoes shaped as fish when the rivers froze during the winters. Few theories as to how the word ‘French’ came to be associated with the fried snack are, when the American soldiers in the French-speaking region of Belgium began to call it French Fries. Second, it followed from the way in which the potatoes were chopped, which was called ‘Frenching’ and finally, the snack was invented on the streets of France in 1789. The French Fries With a Twist recipe is a quick way of preparing crispy French fries with cheese spring onions and red chilli flakes on top..

What is French Fries with a Twist: French Fries are a fried snack made from potatoes with a minimal seasoning of salt. French Fries are served hot and are eaten with ketchup, mayo, melted cheese or any other condiment..

Top ways to prepare: To make crunchy French fries for the French Fries With a Twist recipe, soak the chopped potatoes in water for 2-3 hours and refrigerate them. Two ways to make French Fries With a Twist recipe is to parfry the potato pieces in hot oil till light golden. To check if it's cooked, press it lightly and it should slightly break. Then let it cool to room temperature and freeze it for a couple of hours. The second way to make French fries crunchy is to parboil the potato pieces, freeze them and then deep fry..

Cooking Tips: Use fresh potatoes and spring onions. Use dairy products that have not expired..

Serving Suggestion : Serve hot with ketchup..

Ingredients

Potatoes, soaked in water 2
Oil to deep-fry
Salt to taste
Cheese spread 3 tbsps
Spring onion bulb, finely chopped 1 tsp
Red chilli flakes 1 tsp

Methods

Preheat oven to 200º C.
Slice potatoes into 4 equal pieces vertically and further into ¼ inch thick sticks. Place on kitchen paper to soak up excess water.
Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan, slide in the potato sticks and deep-fry for 5 minutes or till golden brown. Stir occasionally so that they do not stick to each other.
Drain on absorbent paper to soak excess oil and sprinkle salt on top.
Arrange the potato fries in a buttered baking dish. Spread cream cheese on them and sprinkle spring onion on top, followed by chilli flakes.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or till cheese melts.
Serve hot.