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French fries have long been a favorite dish of many adults and children, but from all sides they say: this is a harmful fast food, the consumption of which should be limited. Many refuse this dish because of its high fat and calorie content. But how will you react when you learn that you can cook french fries in a way that makes them tasty, crispy and at the same time healthier?
Proper preparation of potatoes
The main trick is soaking the potatoes in water with vinegar before cooking. This helps remove excess starch. In addition, vinegar acts as a natural tenderizer, allowing the pieces to cook more evenly. All you need to do is cut the potatoes into strips, pour water with a little vinegar and leave for 30-40 minutes. After that, you need to dry the pieces well with a paper towel and start cooking.
Cooking methods
You can cook them in a variety of ways: pan-frying, deep-frying, baking, or airfrying. If you really want to make your fries as healthy as possible, baking is the best option. In the oven, the potatoes will get a wonderful crispy crust, but they won't absorb as much oil as when fried.
At the same time, in order not to negate the benefits of the dish, it is important to choose the right sauce. The best options are light ones based on yogurt or tomatoes, which do not contain excess fat and calories. You can mix yogurt with garlic, salt and herbs - and the perfect white sauce is ready. Or grate fresh tomatoes, add salt, basil, garlic and a mixture of peppers - and the red spicy sauce will not leave a chance to those sold in the store.
With this simple trick, you can enjoy your favorite French fries without feeling guilty. And the taste and texture of this dish may even surpass the classic version, as the potatoes turn out golden, crispy and with a slight spicy touch. Enjoy!
