Bistro French Fries

Name: Bistro French Fries
Yield: serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh ﬂat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped; 5 large Russet potatoes, peeled or well scrubbed, if leaving the skin on; 1 quart peanut oil; Kosher salt

December 9, 2011

These aromatic fries are often seen in bistros, where they accompany anything from steak to mussels to . . . that’s right, a burger. These are garlicky to be sure, but not overwhelmingly so because the heat of the hot fries gently cooks the chopped garlic when the two are tossed together. Flecks of parsley bring a touch of bright color and flavor to the finished dish.

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