The Blunder of Not Soaking Potatoes Before Making Homemade French Fries
For crispy and delicious homemade French fries, it’s essential to soak sliced and rinsed potatoes in water overnight to remove surface starch. This step is crucial for many chefs to avoid stickiness. However, some suggest partially cooking the potatoes before frying to eliminate additional sugar and brown the fries to a crispy finish.
Although both methods aim to produce tasty and crispy homemade French fries, soaking the potatoes overnight has additional benefits. It removes excess starch and prevents the potatoes from turning dark during frying. Soaking ensures your homemade fries turn out golden and crispy every time.
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