War Fries Recipe
Gold potato fries smothered with frite sauce
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Ingredients
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Potato Fries
Frite Sauce
Method
Preparing the Fries
- 1
Cutting the Potatoes
Wash and peel the gold potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Soaking the Fries
Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 3
Drying the Fries
Drain the water and pat the fries dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 4
Heating the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Frying the Fries
Carefully add the dried fries to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Seasoning
While the fries are still hot, sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
Making the Frite Sauce
- 7
Mixing Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Blending the Sauce
Whisk all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
- 9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
Serving
- 10
Plating the Dish
Place the hot fries on a serving plate and drizzle generously with the frite sauce.
- 11
Garnish
Optionally, sprinkle with additional paprika or chopped parsley for garnish.
- 12
Enjoy
Serve immediately while the fries are hot and crispy, with extra frite sauce on the side for dipping.
