Belgian Fries (Pommes Frites) Recipe

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Belgian Fries (Pommes Frites)
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Ingredients
3
Count
Nutrition
949
Calories
Total time
54
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pour enough oil into a deep fryer to reach at least halfway up the sides of the pan but not more than three-quarters of the way up. Heat oil to 325°F.
  2. Cut the potatoes into sticks 1/2 inch wide and 2-1/2 to 3 inches long. Dry all the the pieces thoroughly in a clean dish towel. This will keep the oil from splattering. Divide the potato sticks into batches of no more than 1 cup each. Do not fry more than one batch at a time.
  3. When the oil has reached the desired temperature, fry the potatoes for 4 or 5 minutes per batch. They should be lightly colored but not browned. If fryer has a basket, simply lift it out to remove the fried potatoes. Otherwise, use a long-handled skimmer to lift out the potatoes. Be sure to bring the temperature of the oil back to 325°F in between the batches. At this point the frites can rest for several hours at room temperature until you are almost ready to serve them.
  4. Just prior to eating, heat the oil to 375°F Fry the potatoes in 1-cup batches until they are nicely browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Drain on fresh paper towels or brown paper bags and place in a warmed serving bowl lined with more paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and serve. Never cover the potatoes to keep them hot as they will immediately turn soft and limp. If you are inclined to perfectionism, leave some potatoes to fry halfway through the meal so you can serve them crisp and hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 949.11 Kcal (3974 kJ)
Calories from fat 227.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.24g 39%
Cholesterol 18.14mg 6%
Sodium 3917.84mg 163%
Potassium 2685.68mg 57%
Total Carbs 171.47g 57%
Sugars 15.12g 60%
Dietary Fiber 17.61g 70%
Protein 17.75g 35%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 52%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 284.8mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 328.2 Kcal (1374 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.73g 39%
Cholesterol 6.27mg 6%
Sodium 1354.79mg 163%
Potassium 928.71mg 57%
Total Carbs 59.3g 57%
Sugars 5.23g 60%
Dietary Fiber 6.09g 70%
Protein 6.14g 35%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 52%
Iron 1.5mg 24%
Calcium 98.5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.3
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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