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Bintje Potato Fries
Tongeren — Mother recipe · en it
This is a classic Tongerenese dish, crispy and flavorful fried Bintje potatoes.
⏱️ 15 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 500 g of Bintje potatoes
- 500 ml of vegetable oil
- salt to taste
- cooking salt
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
Method
- Wash the Bintje potatoes thoroughly and cut them into thin slices.
- In a large pot that can hold the potato slices, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is ready (around 180°C), fry the potato slices in small portions for 3-4 minutes or until they are crispy.
- Use a fork to drain the fries and let them cool for a few minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Dip the fries in the mixture and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Serve the Bintje potato fries hot with salt to taste.
The story
Bintje potato fries are a specialty of Tongeren, a city in the Limburg region of Belgium, where Bintje potatoes are widely cultivated and appreciated.
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