8
Recipes
Raw French Fries
(Double Fry Method)
Cut medium potatoes, peeled if desired, into
1
⁄
4
to
1
⁄
2
inch thick strips. Place into large bowl and cover with hot, tap water. Soak
potato strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry. Rinse, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
Because raw fries contain a high percentage of moisture, extreme care must be used when deep frying. Thoroughly dry raw
fries before deep frying.
Fill the basket
1
⁄
2
rather than
2
⁄
3
full.
Keeping the cover open, lower the filled basket slowly into
the oil. If the oil starts to boil up too quickly lift the basket out of the oil for a couple of seconds, then lower it again. Repeat
as necessary until the basket is completely lowered into the fryer. Close cover.
Fry at 340° for 6 to 7 minutes until fries are cooked through but not browned. Drain; let stand to cool for at least 10 minutes,
but not more than 2 hours. Just before serving, fry potatoes at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Crispy Coating
1
⁄
2
cup milk
Flour
1 egg, beaten
Salt and pepper
Beat milk and egg together. Combine flour and seasonings. Dip food into milk-egg mixture, then coat in seasoned flour. Fry
food according to timetable on page 7.
Beer Batter
1
1
⁄
2
cups flour
1
1
⁄
2
cups beer
Thoroughly combine flour and beer in a large bowl. Cover and allow the batter to sit at room temperature for 3 hours or
longer. Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 7. For best results, fry beer battered foods without the frying
basket.
Milk Batter
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons baking powder
1
⁄
2
cup milk
1
⁄
2
teaspoon salt
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs and milk. Stir batter until smooth. If a thinner batter is desired, add
more milk. Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 7. For best results, fry milk battered foods without the
frying basket.
Quesadilla Crispers
1
⁄
4
pound fresh sausage
(chorizo, Italian, etc.)
1
⁄
4
pound jalapeño jack cheese,
shredded (1 cup)
1 cup refried beans
8 (7-inch) flour tortillas
1
⁄
4
cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon flour
1
⁄
4
cup diced canned green
chilies, drained
2 tablespoons cold water
Cook sausage until done, breaking it up as it cooks. Combine sausage, beans, onion, chilies, and cheese.
Makes about 1
1
⁄
2
cups.
Cut tortillas into quarters. Place about 1 teaspoon of bean mixture in center. Brush edges with mixture of flour and water. Fold
in half and press to seal; keep covered as you work. Continue until all are made.
Makes 32.
Let stand 5 minutes before frying to allow edges to stick together. Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time at 375° for 2 minutes. Drain on
paper towels.
