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Batata frita (Fried potatoes = French fries)

 

PORTUGUESE ENGLISH
Ingredientes: Ingredients:
4-6 batatas 4-6 potatoes
sal e pimenta salt and pepper
óleo para fritar oil for deep frying
Modo de fazer: Preparation:
1. Lave as batatas. 1. Wash the potatoes.
2. Descasque as batatas. 2. Peel the potatoes.
3. Corte as batatas em tiras. 3. Cut the potatoes into strips.
4. Tempere as batatas com sal e pimenta a gosto. 4. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Esquente o óleo numa frigideira ou panela. 5. Heat the oil in a frying or sauce pan.
6. Adicione as batatas. 6. Add the potatoes.
7. Frite as batatas em fogo médio até dourar. 7. Fry the potatoes in medium heat until golden brown.
8. Coloque as batatas fritas numa toalha de papel. 8. Put the potatoes on a paper towel.
9Sirva as batatas imediatamente. 9. Serve the potatoes immediately.

Remarks:

  • Home-made French fries are tastier than frozen ones.
  • French fries must be served hot.
  • French fries are delicious when served as an appetizer along with a glass of beer.
  • As a side-dish, French fries can be served along with steak or stroganoff.
  • You can fry the potatoes in a sauce or frying  pan. You don't need a deep frying machine (friteuse).
  • Brazilians keep the used oil for a while, but I use the oil only once.

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