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Why Belgian fries are completely different from French fries — and the actual specific technique that makes them work

Belgian fries (frites) are substantially distinct from American “French fries” or even what most ...
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Belgian fries

To prepare Belgian fries, wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water to remove any soil residues. Then dry them perfectly with a kitchen cloth (1). Next, peel them (2) and slice them (3) ...