• 8/11 Julienne Fries Day

    From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to All on Fri Aug 11 14:27:00 2023
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    Title: Julienne Sweet Potato Fries
    Categories: Five, Potatoes
    Yield: 2 Servings

    2 lg Sweet potatoes
    Oil; for deep frying
    Salt

    Wash, dry and peel the sweet potatoes. Square off the
    ends by slicing the tapered edges. Julienne them by
    cutting into thin strips, around 3-inches long and no
    thicker than 1/4". Slice off any other curves to make
    the strips straighter.

    Heat the oil in the deep fryer. Carefully plunge the
    strips of sweet potatoes in the oil. Cook for 3-5
    minutes, being careful not to burn the fries or overcook
    them. Drain the fries on paper towels. While still hot,
    sprinkle salt on them to taste. Serve immediately with
    your favorite dipping sauces, such as ketchup or garlic
    mayonnaise.

    RECIPE FROM: https://hicookery.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to All on Fri Aug 11 14:28:02 2023
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    Title: N.Y.T. Julienne Fries
    Categories: Five, Potatoes
    Yield: 4 Servings

    3 lb Russet potatoes; peeled, cut
    - in 1/4" julienne, kept
    - refrigerated in cold,
    - clean water overnight
    2 tb + 1 ts distilled white
    - vinegar
    3 qt Oil
    Salt

    Working quickly, remove the fries from the cold water,
    and drain off as much water as you can without breaking
    the fries. Discard the water, and place the fries in a
    large, wide, heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with 2 1/2 quarts
    of clean, cold water, and add the vinegar. Bring to a
    low boil for 6 minutes. The fries should be cooked
    through but not falling apart. Remove the fries with a
    slotted spoon or spider onto a baking sheet fitted with
    a paper-towel-lined rack. Cool and dry the potatoes on
    the rack.

    Once the potatoes are cool and dry, prepare your deep
    fryer. Heat the 3 quarts of canola oil in a large Dutch
    oven (at least a 5 quart). Attach a candy thermometer to
    the side of the fryer, and heat until the gauge reads
    395+|F/200+|C. Working in three batches, add the fries to
    the oil, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted
    spoon or spider, remove the fries and place on another
    baking sheet fitted with a paper-towel-lined rack.
    Repeat with the rest of the fries until all of them have
    been blanched in the oil for 1 1/2 minutes.

    Let the fries cool and dry on the rack for 1 hour, and
    then gently place them in a large, plastic food-storage
    container, being careful not to break the fries. Cover,
    and freeze overnight. Cool, strain and reserve the
    canola oil.

    The following day, reheat the reserved canola oil in the
    Dutch oven. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of
    the fryer, and heat the oil until the gauge reads 395.
    Working in three batches, add the fries to the oil, and
    cook until the fries are light golden in color, about 4
    minutes. Agitate the fries with a slotted spoon or
    spider during the cooking process to ensure even
    cooking. Adding the fries will have lowered the
    temperature of your fryer but adjust as needed in order
    to maintain 375+|F/190+|C. (It is better for your fryer to
    be below 375+|F/190+|C rather than over it.)

    Remove the fries from the oil into a metal bowl lined
    with paper towels. Season all over with salt, and serve
    at once.

    By: Gabrielle Hamilton

    Yield: 4 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to All on Fri Aug 11 14:32:04 2023
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    Title: Shoestring French Fries (Julienne-Cut)
    Categories: Five, Potatoes
    Yield: 8 servings

    3 lb Russet potatoes (6 large)
    Ice water
    2 qt Peanut oil
    Salt & pepper

    Wash the potatoes, but do not peel them. Set out a large
    bowl of ice water and a mandolin slicer. Set the
    mandolin slicer on the julienne setting. Carefully cut
    all the potatoes into thin julienne strips. Place them
    in the ice water.

    Once all the potatoes are cut and in the ice water, set
    the bowl in the fridge for at least two hours. (The
    longer the better; you can even do this the day before!
    Just be sure they are completely submerged in the
    water.) The cold water removes excess starches and keeps
    the french fries from getting soggy in the oil.

    Set a large 6-8 quart saucepot over medium heat. Attach
    a cooking thermometer to the side of the pot and pour in
    the oil. Set a large rimmed baking sheet lined with
    paper towels to the side.

    Take several handfuls of julienne-cut fries out of the
    ice water. Toss them in paper towels to get them as dry
    as possible.

    Once the oil reaches 350+|F/175+|C, use a skimmer to lower
    a small batch of shoestring fries down into the hot oil.
    If there is still moisture on the fries the oil will
    bubble up quite a bit, so be cautious. Stir once to
    separate the fries. Fry for 2 to 4 minutes, until the
    color is a medium blonde or straw color.

    Use the skimmer to remove the fries from the hot oil and
    place them on the prepared pan. Sprinkle immediately
    with salt and pepper and toss.

    Repeat in small batches, making sure to dry the fries as
    well as possible to remove excess water.

    You can keep the fries warm in a low 200+|F/93+|C oven,
    but they will become hard over time.

    By: Sommer Collier

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.aspicyperspective.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to All on Fri Aug 11 14:33:06 2023
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    Title: National Julienne Fries Day | Thin-Cut Baked Fries
    Categories: Five, Potatoes
    Yield: 4 servings

    2 lb Russet potatoes; julienned
    1 tb Olive oil
    Salt & pepper

    Set oven @ 400+|F/205+|C.

    Place potatoes on a baking sheet lined with aluminum
    foil. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

    Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked
    through a golden brown

    RECIPE FROM: https://thefoodiepatootie.com

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  • From Dave Drum@1:18/200 to All on Fri Aug 11 14:34:08 2023
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    Title: Shoestring Fries (Julienned Potatoes)
    Categories: Five, Potatoes
    Yield: 4 servings

    Oil for deep-frying
    4 lg Russet potatoes
    Salt & pepper

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    (As desired)
    Garlic salt
    Chiilli spice mix
    Cumin
    Crushed dried rosemary
    Grated Parmesan
    BBQ spices
    Seasoning salt
    Cajun spices
    Smoky paprika

    Place oil in a large, deep, pan, Dutch oven, or deep
    fryer. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the
    temperature and heat oil to 350+|F/175+|C.

    While oil is heating, wash and peel potatoes and remove
    any dark spots.

    Using a mandoline slicer fitted with the julienne blade
    and slice potatoes into matchsticks.

    Place sliced potatoes in a large bowl of ice water and
    chill 10 minutes.

    Remove potatoes from water bath and place on paper
    towels or clean dish cloths to dry completely. Pat the
    potatoes dry or use a salad spinner, if available. The
    dryer the potatoes, the less excess splattering there
    will be.

    Once oil is 350+|F/175+|C, place dried potatoes (1 cup at
    a time) in the oil and stir to separate them. Adjust
    temperature to keep it as close to 350F as possible. To
    avoid oil flare-ups, DO NOT add too many potatoes at one
    time.

    Fry 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 minutes or until dark golden brown.
    Watch closely and stir often.

    Transfer cooked potatoes with a slotted spoon to a
    paper-towel covered surface and season with salt and
    black pepper. If desired, add other spices or seasonings
    at this time.

    Repeat process until all potatoes are fried.

    Allow potatoes to cool completely, then store in an
    airtight container. The potatoes will stay crispy and
    crunchy at least 3 days and probably more.

    Serve as is or with a side of sweet, hot mustard, bbq
    sauce or dip of your choice.

    By: Becky Hardin

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.thecookierookie.com

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