KFC French Fries Recipe

Summary

In this video, the host demonstrates how to make crispy and tender homemade French fries that are both delicious and cost-effective. The recipe involves peeling, cutting, soaking, and partially boiling the potatoes before frying them twice. The fries can also be stored as frozen food for future use. The video emphasizes the convenience of making fries at home, offering a cheaper alternative to store-bought options. It also highlights the potential for selling these fries as a business idea. The final result is crispy fries perfect for snacking or serving with sauces.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video focuses on an easy and efficient way to make homemade French fries, which can also be used for selling purposes.
• 😀 The ingredients for making French fries include potatoes, salt, sugar, cornstarch, and cooking oil.
• 😀 Start by peeling 500 grams of potatoes, cutting them lengthwise into French fries, and soaking them in water to prevent browning.
• 😀 Wash the potatoes 2-3 times in running water until the water becomes clear to remove excess starch.
• 😀 Boil water with salt and sugar, then add the potatoes, cooking them until they're about one-third cooked (3-5 minutes).
• 😀 After boiling, drain and dry the potatoes using a paper towel to ensure they are free of excess moisture.
• 😀 Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cornstarch over the potatoes and shake them gently in a jar to evenly coat them.
• 😀 Sift the potatoes to remove excess cornstarch before frying to prevent oil contamination.
• 😀 Fry the potatoes in hot oil until they're about one-third cooked, then drain them and let them cool.
• 😀 If you want to store the fries for later, freeze them after they are one-third cooked; they can be fried again later.
• 😀 After frying until golden brown, serve the fries with chili or tomato sauce. They should be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
• 😀 This homemade method is more economical than buying fries from a store, as the cost for 500 grams is only around 7000 rupiahs, compared to 20,000 rupiahs at a store.

Q & A

What ingredients are needed to make French fries as per the recipe?

The ingredients required for making French fries are potatoes, salt, sugar, cornstarch, and cooking oil.

Why do you need to soak the potatoes in water after cutting them?

Soaking the potatoes in water helps prevent them from turning brown, keeping them fresh until they're ready to cook.

How long should the potatoes be boiled for before frying?

The potatoes should be boiled for about 3-5 minutes until they are one-third cooked.

What is the purpose of adding salt and sugar to the boiling water?

The salt adds flavor to the potatoes, while the sugar helps to balance the taste and enhance the crispiness of the fries.

Why is it important to dry the potatoes thoroughly before frying?

Drying the potatoes thoroughly helps to avoid excess moisture, ensuring the fries become crispy during frying.

What is the role of cornstarch in the recipe?

Cornstarch is used to coat the potatoes, helping them achieve a crispy texture when fried.

Why do you need to sieve the potatoes before frying?

Sieving the potatoes helps remove excess cornstarch, preventing it from contaminating the oil and ensuring the fries cook properly.

How long should you fry the potatoes during the first frying step?

During the first frying step, fry the potatoes for about 3 minutes or until they are one-third cooked.

Can the French fries be stored for later use? If yes, how?

Yes, the fries can be stored as frozen food. After the first fry, the potatoes should be cooled, drained, and then stored in a box or plastic container in the freezer.

How do you know when the French fries are fully cooked?

The fries are fully cooked when they turn brown and crispy on the outside. Once they reach this stage, remove them from the oil and drain.