French fries, also known as chips, are a popular snack or side dish made from potatoes that are cut into thin strips and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown:
The origin of French fries is disputed, but they are thought to have originated in Belgium or France. The name “French” fries comes from American soldiers stationed in Belgium during World War I, who called the potato slices “French” because most people in the southern part of Belgium speak French.
french fries, side dish or snack typically made from deep-fried potatoes that have been cut into various shapes, especially thin strips. Fries are often salted and served with other items, including ketchup, mayonnaise, or vinegar.
French fries (or simply fries, also known as chips among other names) are batonnet or julienne-cut deep-fried potatoes of disputed origin from Belgium or France. They are prepared by cutting potatoes into even strips, drying them, and frying them, usually in a deep fryer.
French fries are made from potatoes that have been cut into thin strips, washed briefly in cold water, partly dried to remove surface moisture and deep fried in vegetable oil to a light golden colour.
It is said that when the River Meuse froze in winter, Belgian fishermen could not fish, so they cut potatoes into strips and fried them as a substitute for fish. The French, however, argue that they were the ones who popularised French fries in Paris, serving them on the bridges over the Seine in the 18th century.
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