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What are loaded french fries?
Loaded fries are classic game-time grub here in the United States. You can find them in many different restaurants and in many different varieties. The version that I am sharing today combines delicious bacon, cheddar cheese, and our creamy homemade ranch dressing.
How can I make French fries better?
Add herbs and spices for extra flavor. “Add a bit of gourmet flair to your fries by sprinkling them with some garlic powder, fresh rosemary, seasoned salt, or fresh virgin-olive [oil] or truffle oil,” Koeppe said. As well as adding flavor, a drizzle of oil can also help keep fries from sticking together in the oven.
How long do you soak potatoes in water before frying?
Cut potatoes long and thin and soak them well For great fries, you need to soak the julienned potatoes in water for at least eight hours but preferably 24 hours before frying. This means you have to plan ahead, but it also spreads out the little bit of work required.
Why Soak potatoes in cold water before cooking?
Soaking peeled, washed and cut fries in cold water overnight removes excess potato starch, which prevents fries from sticking together and helps achieve maximum crispness.
What can I mash potatoes with?
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Why do mashed potatoes get gluey?
When potatoes are mashed, starch is released. The more you work the potatoes, the more starch gets released. When too much starch gets released, the potatoes become gummy, gluey, and unappetizing.
Can I use a food mill for mashed potatoes?
If you want to step up you mashed-potato game, regardless of whether you like them fluffy or creamy, a food mill or potato ricer is your best bet.
What can I use instead of a food mill?
The best substitutes for a food mill are a food processor, blender, potato ricer, colander, hand mixer, sieve (or strainer), or a grater.
What can I use instead of Mouli?
Blender. A blender is a kitchen tool quite similar to a food processor; you know that I am sure. Most of the time, people own either one or the other. Therefore, if you do not have a food processor but a blender instead, you can use it to replace a food mill in a similar way you would a food processor.
Are Ricers worth it?
A ricer guarantees no lumps, and your potatoes will be very smooth. The only downside is that it can be a bit time-consuming, especially if you're using unpeeled potatoes, as the skins must be removed from the hopper after each pressing; otherwise, they clog the holes.
What is a ricer slang?
Rice burner is a pejorative term originally applied to Japanese motorcycles and which later expanded to include Japanese cars or any East Asian-made vehicles. Variations include rice rocket, referring most often to Japanese superbikes, rice machine, rice grinder or simply ricer.
