French Fries/Chips
In a bowl.
Origin Information
Alternate Names(s):	Chips Fries French-fried potatoes
Country of Origin :	Multiple claims
Dish Information
Course Served :	Side Dish
Serving Temperature :	Hot
Main Ingredient(s) :	Potatoes

French fries (North America; sometimes not capitalized^[1]), chips (United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Commonwealth nations excluding Canada), fries,^[2] or French-fried potatoes (formal) are pieces of potato that have been deep-fried. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. The potato is a Starchy Tuberous crop Vegetable from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae Deep frying is a Cooking method in which food is submerged in hot oil or Fat. A distinction is sometimes made between fries and chips, whereby North Americans refer to any pieces of fried potatoes as fries, while in the UK, long thin strips of potatoes are sometimes called fries to contrast them with the thickly cut strips, which are always referred to as chips. ^[3]

Contents 1 Culinary origin 1.1 Belgium 1.2 France 1.3 Spain 2 Spreading popularity 2.1 United Kingdom 2.2 United States' world-wide influence 2.3 Recent developments 3 Cooking 4 Variants 5 Food pairings 6 Accompaniments 6.1 Australia 6.2 Belgium 6.3 Bulgaria 6.4 Canada 6.5 Denmark 6.6 France 6.7 Germany 6.8 New Zealand 6.9 Netherlands 6.10 Philippines 6.11 Poland 6.12 Sweden and Norway 6.13 United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland 6.14 United States 6.15 Vietnam 7 Health aspects 8 Legal issues 9 See also 10 Notes 11 References 12 External links 13 Notes

Culinary origin

The straightforward explanation of the term is that it means potatoes fried in the French sense of the verb "to cook", which can mean either sautéing or deep-grease frying, while its French origin, frire, unambiguously means deep-frying : frites being its past participle used with a plural feminine substantive, as in pommes de terre frites ("deep-fried potatoes"). Sautéing is a method of Cooking Food that uses a small amount of Fat in a shallow pan over relatively high heat Deep frying is a Cooking method in which food is submerged in hot oil or Fat. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people In Linguistics, a participle (from Latin participium, a Calque of Greek μετοχη "partaking" is a derivative of a non-finite In Linguistics, grammatical genders, sometimes also called Noun classes are classes of nouns reflected in the behavior of associated words every noun must belong ^[4][5] Thomas Jefferson, famous for serving French dishes, wrote exactly the latter French expression. Thomas Jefferson (April 13 1743 – July 4 1826 was the third President of the United States (1801–1809 the principal author of the Declaration of Independence ^[4][6] In the early 20th century, the term "French fried" was being used for foods such as onion rings or chicken, apart from potatoes. Onion rings are a type of Fast food commonly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Malaysia and The chicken ( Gallus gallus, sometimes G gallus domesticus) is a domesticated Fowl which is traditionally believed to have descended from ^[7][8]

The verb "to french", though not attested until after "French fried potatoes" had appeared, can refer to "julienning" of vegetables as is acknowledged by some dictionaries,^[9] while others only refer to trimming the meat off the shanks of chops. Julienning is a method of Food preparation in which the Food item is cut into long thin strips ^[10] In the UK, "Frenched" lamb chops (particularly for serving as a 'rack of lamb') have the majority of the fat removed together with a small piece of fatty meat from between the ends of the chop bones, leaving mainly only the meat forming the "eye" of the chop attached.

Belgium

Belgians claim that "French" fries are in fact Belgian, but definitive evidence for the origin is difficult to present. Belgium has a population of about 10666866 citizens as of January 2008 Belgian historian Jo Gerard recounts that potatoes were already fried in 1680 in the Spanish Netherlands, in the area of "the Meuse valley between Dinant and Liège, Belgium. The Southern Netherlands (Zuidelijke Nederlanden Países Bajos del Sur Pays-Bas du sud were a part of the Low Countries controlled by Spain ( Spanish The Meuse (in Dutch and in German: "Maas" in Latin: "Mosa" in Celtic:"Mus" (the rootword presumingly ||-||-||} Dinant is a Walloon City and municipality located on the River Meuse in the Belgian province of Namur Liège (ljɛːʒ Older English: Luick, Walloon: Lidje, German: Lüttich; Latin: Leodium, Dutch The poor inhabitants of this region allegedly had the custom of accompanying their meals with small fried fish, but when the river was frozen and they were unable to fish, they cut potatoes lengthwise and fried them in oil to accompany their meals. Fish are aquatic Vertebrate animals that are typically ectothermic (previously Cold-blooded) covered with scales, and equipped with two "Riverine" redirects here For the use of that term in Maritime geography, see there Cooking oil is purified Fat of Plant or Animal origin which is liquid at room temperature "^[11][12][13]

The Dutch concur with a Southern Netherlandish or Belgian origin when referring to Vlaamse frieten ('Flemish fries'). The Dutch people ( Dutch:) are the dominant Ethnic group of the Netherlands. The Southern Netherlands (Zuidelijke Nederlanden Países Bajos del Sur Pays-Bas du sud were a part of the Low Countries controlled by Spain ( Spanish Flanders (Vlaanderen Flandre Flandern is a geographical region located in parts of present day Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. In 1857, the newspaper Courrier de Verviers devotes an article to Fritz (assumed pun with 'frites'), a Belgian entrepreneur selling French fries at fairs, calling them "le roi des pommes de terre frites". A newspaper is a written Publication containing News, information and Advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called Newsprint. An entrepreneur is a person who has possession over a company enterprise, or Venture, and assumes significant accountability for the inherent risks and the outcome In 1862, a stall selling French fried potatoes (see frietkot) called "Max en Fritz" was established near Het Steen in Antwerp. French fries ( North American English; sometimes not capitalized chips ( British English) fries or French-fried potatoes (formal Het Steen is a historic Medieval Castle in the old city center of Antwerp, Belgium, one of Europe's biggest ports ^[14][12]

A Belgian legend claims that the term "French" was introduced when British or American soldiers arrived in Belgium during World War I, and consequently tasted Belgian fries. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All They supposedly called them "French", as it was the official language of the Belgian Army at that time. The Land Component (French Composante Terre, Dutch Landcomponent) formerly the Belgian Army, is the land-based service of the Belgian ^[12] But the term "French fried potatoes" had been in use in America long before the Great War. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All

Whether or not Belgians invented them, "frites" became the national snack and a substantial part of both national dishes — making the Belgians their largest per capita consumers in Europe, and their "symbolic" creators. A snack food (commonly called a snack) is seen in Western culture as a type of food not meant to be eaten as a main Meal of the day – Breakfast

France

Many Americans attribute the dish to France — although in France they are almost exclusively thought of as Belgian — and offer as evidence a notation by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Thomas Jefferson (April 13 1743 – July 4 1826 was the third President of the United States (1801–1809 the principal author of the Declaration of Independence "Pommes de terre frites à cru, en petites tranches" ("Potatoes deep-fried while raw, in small cuttings") are noted in a manuscript in Thomas Jefferson's hand (circa 1801-1809) and the recipe almost certainly comes from his French chef, Honoré Julien. A recipe is a set of instructions that show how to prepare or make something especially a culinary dish. A chef is a person who cooks professionally In a professional kitchen setting the term is used only for the one person in charge of everyone else in the kitchen the executive ^[4] It is worth noting, though, that France had recently annexed what is now Belgium, and would retain control over it until the Congress of Vienna of 1815 brought it under Dutch control. Annexation ( Latin ad, to and nexus, joining is the legal incorporation of some territory into another geo-political entity (either adjacent or non-contiguous The Congress of Vienna was a conference of ambassadors of the major powers of Europe, chaired by the Austrian statesman Clemens Wenzel von Metternich United Kingdom of the Netherlands (or Kingdom of the United Netherlands) (1815 - 1830 (1839 (Verenigd Koninkrijk der Nederlanden Royaume-Uni des Pays-Bas was the unofficial ^[15] In addition, from 1813^[16] on, recipes for what can be described as French fries, occur in popular American cookbooks. A cookbook is a Book that contains information on Cooking, and/or a list of Recipes It may also contain information on ingredient origin freshness By the late 1850s, one of these mentions the term "French fried potatoes". ^[17]

Recipes for fried potatoes (not clearly specified how) in French cookbooks date back at least to Menon's Les soupers de la cour (1755). It is true that eating potatoes was promoted in France by Parmentier, but he did not mention fried potatoes in particular. Antoine-Augustin Parmentier ( Montdidier August 12, 1737 – December 13, 1813) is remembered as a vocal promoter of cultivating the And the name of the dish in languages other than English does not refer to France; in French, they are simply called "pommes de terres frites" or, more commonly, simply "pommes frites" or 'frites'.

Spain

Some claim that the dish was invented in Spain, the first European country in which the potato appeared via the New World colonies, and assumes the first appearance to have been as an accompaniment to fish dishes in Galicia, from which it spread to the rest of the country and further to the Spanish Netherlands, more than a century before Belgium was created there. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The New World is one of the names used for the non-Eurasian/non-African parts of the Earth specifically the Americas and Australia. This article is about a type of political territory For other uses see Colony (disambiguation. Galicia (occasionally Galiza) is an autonomous community in northwest Spain. The Southern Netherlands (Zuidelijke Nederlanden Países Bajos del Sur Pays-Bas du sud were a part of the Low Countries controlled by Spain ( Spanish

Professor Paul Ilegems, curator of the Friet-museum in Antwerp, Belgium, believes that Saint Teresa of Ávila fried the first chips, referring also to the tradition of frying in Mediterranean cuisine. Curator (from Latin cura care means manager overseer. A curator or keeper of a cultural heritage institution (e ||-||-||-||} Antwerp ( Dutch:, French: Anvers) is a City and Municipality in Belgium and the capital of the The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those For other saints with similar names please see Saint Teresa. Saint Teresa of Ávila, known in religion as Saint Teresa of Jesus and The word tradition comes from the Latin traditionem acc of traditio which means "a giving up delivering up surrendering" and is used in a number of Mediterranean cuisine is the food of the areas around the Mediterranean Sea. ^[18][14]

Spreading popularity

United Kingdom

The first chip fried in Britain was apparently on the site of Oldham's Tommyfield Market in 1860. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England It lies amongst the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock In Scotland, chips were first sold in Dundee, ". Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Dundee (Dùn Dèagh is the fourth-largest city in Scotland and fully named as Dundee City, one of Scotland's 32 local government council . . in the 1870s, that glory of British gastronomy – the chip – was first sold by Belgian immigrant Edward De Gernier in the city’s Greenmarket. Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between Culture and Food. Immigration refers to the movement of people among countries While the movement of people has existed throughout human history at various levels modern immigration implies long-term "^[19]

United States' world-wide influence

Although the thicker cut English style of fried potato was already a popular dish in most Commonwealth countries, the thin style of french fries has been popularized worldwide in part by U.S.-based fast-food chains like McDonald's and Burger King. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly Burger King ( often abbreviated to This came about through the introduction of the frozen French fry invented by the J.R. Simplot Company of Idaho in the early 1950s. The J R Simplot Company, commonly referred to as Simplot, was founded in 1923 by 14-year-old J The State of Idaho ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America. The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive Before the handshake deal between Ray Kroc of McDonald's and Jack Simplot, potatoes were hand-cut and peeled in the restaurants, but Simplot's frozen product reduced preparation time and aided the expansion of the McDonald's franchise. A handshake is a short Ritual in which two people grasp each other's right or left hand often accompanied by a brief up and down movement of the grasped hands Raymond Albert Kroc ( October 5, 1902 - January 14, 1984) took over the then small-scale McDonald's Corporation franchise in 1954 and John Richard "Jack or JR" Simplot ( January 9, 1909 &ndash May 25, 2008) was the founder of the J A restaurant is a retail establishment that serves prepared Food to Customers. One of the few fast-food chains that still prepares fresh potatoes on the premises is In-N-Out Burger. In-N-Out Burger, usually called In-N-Out, is a chain of Fast food restaurants located in the Western United States. Others include Nathan's Famous, Five Guys, the Canadian chain Harvey's, and Penn Station. Nathan's Famous ( is a company that operates a chain of US -based Fast food Restaurants specializing in Hot dogs The original Nathan's restaurant Five Guys is a Fast casual restaurant chain that originated in the Washington D Harvey's is a Fast food restaurant chain that operates in Canada, with locations concentrated in southern and Eastern Ontario, southern Penn Station is a chain of East Coast sub Restaurants found throughout the South and Midwest United States ^[20]

Recent developments

Pre-made french fries have been available for home-cooking since the seventies, usually having been pre-fried (or sometimes baked), frozen and placed in a sealed plastic bag.

Newer varieties of French fries include those which have been battered and breaded, and many U. S. fast-food and casual food chains have turned to dusting with kashi, dextrin and flavors coating for crispier fries with particular tastes. Dextrins are a group of low-molecular-weight Carbohydrates produced by the Hydrolysis of Starch. Results with new batterings and breadings, followed by microwaving, remain sub-standard, though oven frying may deliver reasonable fries, albeit different from the traditionally fried item. A microwave oven, or a microwave, is a Kitchen appliance that cooks or heats Food by Dielectric heating. An oven is an enclosed compartment for Heating, Baking or Drying. ^[21]

Cooking

Some home cooks who prepare French fries from scratch cook them a single time in a generous amount of oil pre-heated to a temperature around 375 °F (190 °C, medium to high heat power dial settings depending on the amount of fries to available fryer heat power) until they are golden and slightly crisp. For pre-cooking use a professional deep fryer with a thermostat temperature control for quick oil temperature control and quick return toward initial oil temperature. The method recommended by most cookbooks, and used by many restaurants, especially those reputed to have excellent French fries, cook them in two stages: first at a thermostat temperature at around 350 °F (177 °C initially, the oil temperature reduces to 138 °C to 150 °C), until the fries are nearly cooked but limp, still pale and not too dried; then, after they have been removed from the oil and allowed to cool, at a higher temperature, generally around 375 °F (190 °C), fries are fried again until they are golden and crisp, which normally takes less than a minute. A third method, attributed to the celebrated French chef Joël Robuchon for the home cook, is to put the sliced potatoes into a saucepan with just enough cold oil in it to cover the potatoes, then cook them over high heat until golden, stirring occasionally. Joël Robuchon (born 7 April 1945 in Poitiers, France) is a French Chef and Restaurateur. ^[22] This chef mainly uses a more traditional style after blanching (boiling, but not over cooking in water) the cut potatoes in boiling water. ^[23]

The Belgian way of cooking 'frites' is generally in two stages.

First the peeled and lengthwise crisscross cut potatoes are 'pre-fried' for about 7 to 12 minutes in oil or – traditionally – beef dripping preheated to about 130 to 186 °C (medium-low to medium-high heat power dial settings depending on the amount of fries to oil and moisture removed by previous cooking time to allow the oil to cool), to cook the inner part without burning the outside, while some of the moisture is driven out and where the fragrance starts to develop. When the fries are added to the oil, the oil at first cools quickly (cooling dependng on amount of fries and previous cooking time) and is quickly kept at secret values (98 °C to 122 °C for relatively long cooking times, 142 °C for three minutes for first cooking time) to prevent the potatoes from burning. The fries stay a pale beige to yellow color and not too dry when finished at this stage. The fries would not be burned with brown patches at this stage. Then they are taken out, tossed to avoid clumping, and generally allowed to cool down and dry for at least 30 minutes to make the fries more crispy and less greasy later. This intermediate product can be either frozen for 'instant' deep-frying later, or as several batches of 'pre-fried' fries prepared (e. g. , when fries stands are opened for the day, or at home ahead of a company of guests) for rapid frying and almost simultaneously serving later.

The second stage where the cooked flavor is achieved involves frying for about two to five minutes in oil or beef fat preheated to 175 to 195 °C (as high as the oil or fat can safely stand, but without burning the fries before this time period: a too high temperature breaks it down to rather poisonous compounds) depending on the initial temperature of the fries. The (cool) batches must be small enough relative to the quantity of oil or fat for its preheated temperature to stay sufficiently high (125 °C to 160 °C depending on moisture cooked out from previous cooking time) already during the first half minute of the frying process. Generally the cook is guided more by the color of the product than by timing; and by experience with the particular variety of potato. As a rule-of-the-thumb, one might wait until the fries start to float near the surface. The oil temperature must reach specific values (115 °C to 125 °C for long cooking times, or 140 °C to 165 °C for short cooking times; 140 °C for 3. 5 minutes initial cooking time) for a specific amount of time after the fries has been precooked. The cooking task is to get sufficient cooking time (7 to 16 minutes) without allowing the fries to become too greasy. Can avoid the fries from becoming too greasy by cooking it at high oil temperatures at the start of the pre-cooking; once this stage has been achieved, the fries will not get much greasier when cooking for longer times later. Cool and dry the fries for at least 25 minutes to make it more crispy later. Cooling the fries may help precipitate the oil making it less greasy later. Once more the fries are sturdily tossed and preferably also kind of centrifuged (vigorously swerving the batch around in a wide recipient, in the shape of the base of a cone upside down, held in front of the cook's belly – common for professional batch frying), and shortly tossed again – thus removing excessive fattiness and preventing loss of the outer crispness.

Ideally, the fries have a golden to golden-brown appearance and a bite through the crispy outside reveals a soft inside. For a given depth of the crispy crust, the balance with the soft cooked potato inside is determined by the thickness; no less than 13 mm traditionally to 10 mm towards the end of the 20th century, before frying, are typical for Belgium. The Millimetre ( American spelling: millimeter, symbol mm) is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to Some restaurants may cut as thin as 5 mm. In a good professional friterie stand, the cut is done in a single action by driving the whole peeled potato standing vertically, through a horizontal raster of crosswise sharp blades. This easily removable (for cleaning) and exchangeable set of blades defines the thickness of the frites. Some potatoes like Bintjes or Russet potatoes can produce a fried fish, beefy and pastry like fragrance after being fried for a specific amount of time (over 10 minutes) above a specific temperature (118 °C).

Typically for U. S. fast-food restaurants, is a preparation prior to cooking:

In an interview, Burger King president Donald Smith said that his chain's fries are sprayed with a sugar solution shortly before being packaged and shipped to individual outlets. The sugar carmelizes in the cooking fat, producing the golden color customers expect. Without it, the fries would be nearly the same color outside as inside: pasty yellow. Smith believes that McDonald's also sugar-coats its fries. McDonalds was assumed to fry their fries for a total time of about 15 to 20 minutes, and with fries fried at least twice. The cooking time could be estimated be seeing the hollowness of the fries stick after breaking it. The secret oil temperature(s) was assumed to be such that the color of the fries would still be a pale beige before the final frying. The final frying time seems to be less than a four minutes at higher oil temperatures. The fries appear to contain beef lard, or shortening. ^[24]

Variants

French fries have numerous variants, from "thick-cut" to "shoestring", "joe joes", "crinkle", "curly" and many other names. The sweet potato ( Ipomoea batatas) is a Dicotyledonous plant which belongs to the family Convolvulaceae A restaurant is a retail establishment that serves prepared Food to Customers. Harvard Square is a large triangular area in the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street and John They can also be coated with breading and spices, which include garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika and salt to create "seasoned fries", or cut thickly with the skin left on to create potato wedges, or without the skin to create "steak fries", essentially the American equivalent of the British "chip". Breading is a dry Grain -derived coating for a piece of food such as meat vegetable poultry fish Shellfish, Crustacean, seitan, or A spice is a dried Seed, Fruit, Root, Bark or vegetative substance used in Nutritionally insignificant quantities as a Food additive Allium sativum L, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the Onion family Alliaceae. Onion powder is a Spice used for seasoning in Cooking. It is made from finely ground dehydrated Onions mainly the pungent varieties of Bulb onions Black pepper ( Piper nigrum) is a flowering Vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its Fruit, which is usually dried Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried sweet red or green Bell peppers ( Capsicum annuum) Potato wedges (or simply wedges are a variation of the ubiquitous French fry. Sometimes, French fries are cooked in the oven as a final step in the preparation (having been coated with oil during preparation at the factory): these are often sold frozen and are called "oven fries" or "oven chips". A factory (previously manufactory) or manufacturing plant is an industrial Building where workers manufacture goods

In France, the thick-cut fries are called 'pommes Pont-Neuf'^[25] or simply 'pommes frites', about 10 mm; thinner variants are 'pommes allumettes' (matchstick potatoes), ±7 mm, and 'pommes pailles' (potato straws), 3-4 mm (roughly ⅜, ¼ and ⅛ inch respectively). The Millimetre ( American spelling: millimeter, symbol mm) is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. The two-bath technique is standard (Bocuse). 'Pommes gaufrettes' or "waffle-cut potatoes" are not typical French fried potatoes, but actually crisps obtained by quarter turning the potato before each next slide over a grater and deep-frying just once. A potato chip or crisp is a thin slice of Potato, deep fried or baked until Crisp. A grater is a kitchen utensil used to grate foods into fine strips or crumbs ^[26]

A Belgian chef patented "steppegras" ('prairie grass'), his variety of extremely thin-cut French fried potatoes developed in 1968 while working in Germany. A patent is a set of Exclusive rights granted by a State to an inventor or his assignee for a fixed period of time in exchange for a disclosure of an Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The name refers to a dish including its particular sauce, and to his restaurant. ^[27]

In Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland and elsewhere, the term "French fries" was made popular by American fast-food franchises setting up restaurants and serving narrow-cut (shoestring) fries. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Traditional "chips" in the United Kingdom and Ireland are usually cut much thicker, typically between ⅜ and ½ inches (9. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. 5-13 mm) square in cross-section and cooked twice, making them less crunchy on the outside and fluffier on the inside. Softness may refer to The opposite of one of the many types of Hardness. Since the surface-to-volume ratio is lower, they have a lower fat content. A ratio is an expression which compares quantities relative to each other Chips are part of the popular take-away dish fish and chips. Fish and chips (sometimes written " fish ’n’ chips " is a popular Take-away food originating from the United Kingdom. In Australia, the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, few towns are without a chip shop (colloquially, a chippie/chippy). New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island A colloquialism is an expression not used in formal speech, writing or Paralinguistics.

Food pairings

Besides being a popular snack in themselves, French fried potatoes as a side dish to specific food or an integral part of a named dish often typify a country:

• In Belgium, steamed mussels: mosselen-friet (Dutch) or moules-frites (French), a popular summer dish when the mussels arrive, typically from Zeeland. A side dish, sometimes referred to as a side order or simply a side, is a food item that accompanies the Entrée or Main course at a Meal Food is any substance usually composed primarily of Carbohydrates Fats water and/or Proteins that can be eaten or drunk by an The common name mussel is used for members of several different families of Clams or Bivalve Molluscs, from both saltwater and freshwater habitats Dutch ( is a West Germanic language spoken by around 24 million people 22 million of which are from the Netherlands, Belgium and Suriname French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people Zeeland ( also called Zealand in English and Zeelandic, is a province of the Netherlands. Also biefstuk-friet or bifteck-frites (which may be served with beef or horse steak), with plainly seasoned fries or served with a Belgian sauce, and usually a simple salad. Salad is a mixture of cold foods usually including vegetables and/or fruits often with a dressing occasionally nuts or Croutons, and sometimes with the addition of A quick and inexpensive traditional is a deep fried egg on top of a plate of chips.
• In France, grilled steak: steak-frites. A steak (from Old Norse steik, "roast" is a slice of meat typically Beef.
• In Spain, fried eggs: huevos con patatas. A fried egg is an egg (usually that of a Chicken) cooked by Frying, typically in Bacon fat, Butter, Cooking
• In the United Kingdom, chips are a popular staple. Chip shops (or "chippies") commonly serve several dishes with chips such as cod (fish and chips) and battered sausage (battered sausage and chips). Fish and chips (sometimes written " fish ’n’ chips " is a popular Take-away food originating from the United Kingdom. Cod is the common name for the Genus Gadus of Fish, belonging to the family Gadidae, and is also used in the common name of a variety Fish and chips (sometimes written " fish ’n’ chips " is a popular Take-away food originating from the United Kingdom. Battered Sausages are a type of Cuisine, found all across United Kingdom and the Ireland. British cafes, on the other hand, serve more traditional fare, such as fried eggs (double egg and chips). A coffeehouse ( French / Portuguese: café; Spanish: cafetería; Italian: caffè
• In the United States, hamburgers: Burger and fries. A hamburger (or burger) is a Sandwich consisting of a cooked ground Meat Patty, usually Beef, placed in a sliced bun or between
• In Germany, sausage with curry-flavored ketchup: Currywurst. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. A sausage is a prepared Food, usually made from Ground meat, animal fat salt and Spices (sometimes with other ingredients such as herbs typically packed Currywurst (German IPA:) is a German national dish consisting of hot Pork Sausage (Wurst cut into slices and seasoned with Curry
• In Norway, Finland and Sweden, kebab, hamburgers and sausages. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Kebab (also transliterated as kabab, kabob, kibob, kebhav, kephav) refers to a variety of meat dishes in Middle Eastern
• In Israel, chips are served in pita bread with breaded chicken or falafel, along with cucumber and tomato, and condiments such as hummus, tahini, or tzatziki. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Pita (also called and less commonly known as pitta or pide (Turkish pitka (Bulgarian and pronounced "pitta" in Greek is an often round Wiener Schnitzel (from German Wiener Schnitzel, meaning Viennese cutlet) is a traditional Austrian dish and popular part of Viennese Falafel (فلافل; פלאפל also known in Egypt and Sudan as ta'meya Arabic طعمية is a fried ball or patty made from Spiced Fava For the biological matter in soil see Humus; for the band see Humus (band. Tahini, or sesame paste, is a paste of ground Sesame seeds used in cooking Tzatziki, tzadziki, or tsatsiki (τζατζίκι is a Greek Meze or appetizer also used as a sauce for Souvlaki and Gyros
• In Chile, chips are served with fried eggs, fried onions and a steak in a national dish called Bistec a lo pobre. Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the

Accompaniments

French fries are almost always salted just after cooking. Chili con carne (often known simply as chili) is a spicy Stew made from Chili peppers Meat, Garlic, Onions Cheese is a Food made from Milk, usually the milk of cows, Buffalo, Goats or sheep, by coagulation. They are then served with a variety of condiments, notably ketchup, curry, curry ketchup (mildly hot mix of the former), hot or chili sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, bearnaise sauce, tartar sauce, tzatziki, feta cheese, garlic sauce, fry sauce, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, gravy, brown sauce, vinegar (especially malt vinegar), lemon, piccalilli, pickled cucumber, gherkins, very small pickled onions, or honey. Ketchup (also spelled catsup or catchup) also known as tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, red sauce, Tommy sauce, Curry is the English description of any of a general variety of spicy dishes best known in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan Hot sauce, chili sauce, or pepper sauce refer to any spicy Sauce made from Chili peppers and other ingredients Mustard is a thick yellowish-brown paste with a sharp taste made from the ground seeds of a Mustard plant (white or yellow mustard Sinapis hirta Mayonnaise (sometime abbreviated to mayo in American English and other languages is a thick Condiment made primarily from Vegetable oil and Egg Tartar sauce or tartare sauce is a thick white Sauce made from Mayonnaise and finely chopped Pickled cucumber, Capers Onions Tzatziki, tzadziki, or tsatsiki (τζατζίκι is a Greek Meze or appetizer also used as a sauce for Souvlaki and Gyros Feta ( φέτα, also spelled fetta) is a brined Curd Cheese traditionally made in Greece with goat's and Allium sativum L, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the Onion family Alliaceae. Fry sauce is a regional condiment served with French Fries. It is usually a simple combination of one part ketchup and two parts mayonnaise Ranch dressing is a Condiment made of Buttermilk or Sour cream, Mayonnaise, minced Green onion, Garlic powder and Barbecue sauce (also abbreviated BBQ sauce) is a Liquid flavoring Sauce or Condiment ranging from watery to quite thick consistency Gravy is an English Sauce made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking Vinegar is an acidic liquid processed from the Fermentation of Ethanol in a process that yields its key ingredient Acetic acid (also called ethanoic acid The lemon ( Citrus × limon) is a hybrid in cultivated wild plants Piccalilli is a pickle Relish of chopped vegetables and spices regional recipes vary considerably A pickled cucumber, most often simply called a pickle in the United States and Canada, is a Cucumber that has been pickled in a The Gherkin (French cornichon) is of the same species as the Cucumber ( Cucumis sativus) but is of a completely different race; this is contrary Pickled onions are a popular pickled food consisting of small Onions pickled in a solution of Vinegar and Salt, often with other preservatives Honey is a sweet and Viscous fluid produced by Honey bees (and some other species and derived from the nectar of Flowers According to the ^[28][29]

Australia

Chips are sometimes eaten with tomato sauce (which is in fact different from traditional ketchup), but most often with salt and most shops offer a choice of plain or chicken salt (seasoned salt). Ketchup (also spelled catsup or catchup) also known as tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, red sauce, Tommy sauce, Salt is a Dietary mineral composed primarily of Sodium chloride that is essential for Animal life but toxic to most land plants Seasoned salt is a flavoured blend of Table salt composed of herbs spices other flavourings and sometimes Monosodium glutamate (MSG When served at a Fish and Chip shop, where a thicker cut of chip is traditionally served, vinegar is also offered as a traditional accompaniment. Many shops may also offer gravy. Gravy is an English Sauce made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking Potato wedges are also popular which consist of a quartered, often with the skin left on, seasoned fried potato. Potato wedges (or simply wedges are a variation of the ubiquitous French fry. Potato wedges are commonly eaten with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream. Sweet chilli sauce is a popular Condiment in Western and Malaysian cuisine Sour cream is a Dairy product rich in Fats obtained by fermenting a regular Cream by certain kinds of Lactic acid bacteria.

Belgium

Even the smallest Belgian town has a frietkot (literally 'fries shack'). ^[30] This Dutch language term also became adopted by the French speaking part of the country in addition to the French friterie; an equivalent though slightly less colloquial Dutch form for such vending stall is frietkraam, while a frituur — from French friture — can as well be in a proper shop possibly furnished with tables. A friterie (in French-speaking Belgium and some parts of Northern France or frituur or frietkot (in Flanders) is a traditional Chip Traditionally, take-away chips were picked by the fingers out of a tip bag wrapped from a square paper, while walking on the streets. By the 1970s and 80s with several meat accompaniments gaining popularity, more practical open carton boxes became standard and tiny plastic forks available. One can order a small or large portion, often three or four sizes are priced.
Fries with mayonnaise is a fastfood classic in Belgium, often eaten without any side orders. Mayonnaise (sometime abbreviated to mayo in American English and other languages is a thick Condiment made primarily from Vegetable oil and Egg The limited choice around 1960 between a pickled herring, a cold large meatball boulet or red coloured garlic sausage cervela (both often served deep-fried later on), or a beef or (now rarely) horsemeat stew, became expanded by stoofvlees or stoofkarbonade and a wide variety of deep-fried meats as chicken legs, beef or pork sticks, minced beef and/or pork and/or chicken and/or turkey in all shapes (balls, sticks, sausages) mixed with a dosage of fat and condiments to one's preference, usually factory made. Herring are small Oily fish of the genus Clupea found in the shallow temperate waters of the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea, the North An example of an additional on-the-spot preparation is sometimes in Flanders called mammoet speciaal (mammoth special), a large frikandel (curryworst in Antwerp and Flemish Brabant) deep-fried and cut so as to put chopped onion in the V-shaped length and dressed with mayonnaise and (curry-)ketchup. A frikandel (plural frikandellen) is a Dutch snack a sort of minced-meat Hot dog. Mayonnaise (sometime abbreviated to mayo in American English and other languages is a thick Condiment made primarily from Vegetable oil and Egg The earliest of the current wide array of sauces, are mayonnaise, frietsaus or sauce pommes-frites ("fry sauce" in English--see the sections on France and the Netherlands) and a local pickle-sauce similar to piccalilli. A pickled cucumber, most often simply called a pickle in the United States and Canada, is a Cucumber that has been pickled in a Piccalilli is a pickle Relish of chopped vegetables and spices regional recipes vary considerably ^[31][29] Though Belgians do not sprinkle vinegar on fries, they may eat them with cold mussels out of the shells preserved in vinegar, entirely uncomparable to the national dish with freshly boiled hot mussels served in the shells.

Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, a serving of fries can be ordered with a covering of sirene, a grated white brine cheese. The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian Sirene ('sirene ( Bulgarian: сирене; Macedonian: сирење, sirenje; Serbian/Croatian: сир

Canada

In Canada, French fries are the main component of a dish called 'poutine': a mixture of French fries with fresh cheese curds (sometimes rasped cheese), covered with a hot gravy (usually), hot chicken sauce (much less common), or chicken BBQ sauce (rarely). This is the fast food dish For the completely different Acadian dish see Poutine râpée. This is the fast food dish For the completely different Acadian dish see Poutine râpée. This article is about cheese curds as a regional delicacy For general information about the dairy product see Curd. Gravy is an English Sauce made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking This dish is most popular in Quebec fast food chains such as La Belle Province, and Lafleur Restaurants; however, its popularity has begun to spread in Quebec, and then across Canada, and is also carried in national chains such as Harvey's^[32] and New York Fries^[33] as well as Canadian outlets of international franchises such as A&W^[34] , Burger King^[35] and Mc Donald's. Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk La Belle Province (French for "The Beautiful Province" is a well-known fast-food eatery in the province of Quebec, Lafleur Restaurants is a chain of family-owned Fast food restaurants located in the metropolitan area of Montreal Harvey's is a Fast food restaurant chain that operates in Canada, with locations concentrated in southern and Eastern Ontario, southern New York Fries is a Canadian Fast food restaurant that serves French fries and Hot dogs as its main menu items Burger King ( often abbreviated to (A similar variant, 'disco fries' is found in several New England cities. This is the fast food dish For the completely different Acadian dish see Poutine râpée. History See also History of New England New England's earliest inhabitants were Algonquian -speaking Native Americans including the )

Throughout Canada, white vinegar is a popular condiment for French fries. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page No other country is known to so enjoy white vinegar (as opposed to malt or other vinegars) on its fries (although it is served as an accompaniment for Fish and Chips in Australia). Most major Canadian fast-food outlets provide white vinegar packets next to their ketchup packets in their stores, and many restaurants keep white vinegar on their tables. That is not to say that the use of malt vinegar is not common – particularly amongst those of English heritage. In most traditional 'fish & chips' shops in Canada, malt vinegar is more prevalent. However, ketchup and vinegar remain the most popular condiments used on French fries in Canada.

In Newfoundland, "chips, dressing and gravy" (sometimes referred to by outsiders as "Newfie fries") comprise French fries topped with "dressing" (turkey stuffing made with summer savoury) and gravy. Newfoundland and Labrador (ˈnuːfɨn(dlənd ən(d ˈlæbrəˌdɔr (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador is a province of Canada, the tenth and latest to join the Confederation " Newfie " is a colloquial, and sometimes pejorative term used in Canada for someone who is from Newfoundland. In cooking stuffing or dressing (specifically for poultry is a substance used to fill a cavity in another food item Summer savory ( Satureja hortensis) ( chubrica or чубрица in Bulgarian) is the better known of the Savory species Another variation consists of topping the French Fries with either ground beef, hot dogs, dressing and cheese and topped with gravy.

Denmark

In Denmark the traditional accompaniment to French fries is remoulade sauce. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe Remoulade or rémoulade is a popular Condiment in many countries and was invented in France.

France

In France a common dish is fries and a steak called a steak-frites (steak-fries). This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. French fries are also popular alongside the sandwich grec, roasted or fried chicken, and hamburgers. Döner kebab ( Turkish döner kebap, literally "turning roast" is a Turkish national dish made of Meat cooked on a vertical spit The fries are often accompagnied by ketchup, mayonnaise, "ketchup-mayo" (a mixture of the two), and sometimes a vaguely béarnaise-like sauce called "sauce pommes frites" (found also under the same name and with a similar form in French-speaking Belgium, and in Dutch-speaking Belgium and the Netherlands as frietsaus), which is available at local McDonald's restaurants and in bottled form in supermarkets. ^[36]

Germany

In Germany, accompaniments are usually limited to ketchup and mayonnaise. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The two are often offered together, commonly called Pommes rot-weiß ("fries, red and white"). Although mustard may also be available at the same fast food stand to serve with Bratwurst, it is not considered a French fry condiment. A bratwurst ( pronounced:) is a Sausage composed of Pork, Beef, or Veal. Curry ketchup is a common condiment when the French fries are served with a Currywurst. Larger currywurst outlets offer a variety of atypical sauces, such as aioli, wasabi mayonnaise, and honey mustard.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, hot chips are usually served salted, and tomato sauce is a popular accompaniment. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island This article is about the sauces often used with pasta In some countries "tomato sauce" is also used to refer to the condiment Ketchup. At fish & chip shops, where the chips are of a thicker cut, they are usually served with fried fish fillets, and without tomato sauce, though this is frequently available at an additional cost. United States-style takeaway outlets (such as McDonald's, Burger King) usually serve thin-cut chips (KFC is a notable exception), salted, with tomato sauce as an option. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Burger King ( often abbreviated to Kentucky Fried Chicken, usually known as KFC, is a chain of Fast food restaurants based in Louisville Kentucky. Pie carts and hot-food outlets at fairgrounds, stadiums and other events usually serve thick-cut chips in a large paper cup, invariably with tomato sauce drizzled over the chips.

Netherlands

In the Netherlands, fries are popular as fast food, served as patat (for the French patates frites) in vending points that often very similar to the ones in Belgium but called snackbars. Tartar sauce or tartare sauce is a thick white Sauce made from Mayonnaise and finely chopped Pickled cucumber, Capers Onions The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Traditionally, fries are served as with mayonnaise or a lower-fat version called frietsaus, although the latter is often also referred to as mayonnaise. Mayonnaise (sometime abbreviated to mayo in American English and other languages is a thick Condiment made primarily from Vegetable oil and Egg This combination is usually called patat met (for literally "fries with"), as opposed to patat zonder ("fries without", without any sauce). Other popular sauces are satésaus (satay sauce, a peanut sauce that is also served with the Indonesian meat sate), ketchup, speciaal (special; a mixture of chopped onions, frietsaus, and ketchup). Satay or sate is a dish consisting of chunks or slices of dice-sized Meat ( Chicken, Goat, Mutton, Beef, Pork Ketchup (also spelled catsup or catchup) also known as tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, red sauce, Tommy sauce, Another interesting combination is Patat Oorlog (Dutch for: French Fries War), which is French fries with a variety of sauces, a variety that differs from region to region, and even from one snackbar to another. While it sometimes means mayonnaise (or rather, frietsaus), peanut sauce and chopped raw onions, in other places it means the fries are accompanied with all condiments available. Dutch snackbars typically offer at least 8 condiments or combinations of them (the condiments are never free in Dutch snackbars), but some serve up to 40 different styles.

When taken as fast food,, fries are often accompanied by other popular deep-fried fast foods such as the kroket and [[frikandel], but fries are also served as a side dish in regular restaurants. The croquette or croquet is a parcel of food containing Minced meat, Shellfish, Mashed potatoes or Vegetables encased in A well made fries recipe would give the fries a fried fish and pastry like fragrance. The texture of this fries indicates that it may have first been blanched before frying.

Philippines

In the Philippines, they are often served with a sprinkling of powdered flavors, primarily cheese, sour cream or barbecue. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Cheese is a Food made from Milk, usually the milk of cows, Buffalo, Goats or sheep, by coagulation. Sour cream is a Dairy product rich in Fats obtained by fermenting a regular Cream by certain kinds of Lactic acid bacteria. barbeque block party Kansas cityjpg|thumb|right|275px|A barbecue on a trailer at a Block party in Kansas City. In some fast food chains, these are topped with cheese sauce and minced bacon. Bacon is a cut of Meat taken from the sides belly or back of a Pig that has been cured, smoked, or both

Poland

In Poland chips (fries) are a popular fast-food, with the Poles calling them "frytki". Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland The usual elongated baton shape is now popular, but is not the original shape. The national recipe mandated slicing the potatoes into rings, and then frying them, usually accompanied by onions. Fries are served with ketchup, mustard or garlic sauce. Ketchup (also spelled catsup or catchup) also known as tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, red sauce, Tommy sauce, For other uses see Mustard. The Multi-Unit Space Transport And Recovery Device or MUSTARD was a concept explored by the British

Sweden and Norway

In Sweden and Norway, fries are called pommes frites (commonly pronounced "pom-frit") and are served with many different kinds of sauce, especially ketchup. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Ketchup (also spelled catsup or catchup) also known as tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, red sauce, Tommy sauce,

United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland

In the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, traditionally chips are usually accompanied by salt and malt vinegar, and in some areas onion vinegar. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Salt is a Dietary mineral composed primarily of Sodium chloride that is essential for Animal life but toxic to most land plants Vinegar is an acidic liquid processed from the Fermentation of Ethanol in a process that yields its key ingredient Acetic acid (also called ethanoic acid The fondness for vinegar on chips has led to some outlets using spray misters, such as used for misting plants or spraying cleaning products, for the even distribution of vinegar to chips; this ensures an even coating of vinegar, meaning there are no "pools" where vinegar and salt form a small clump. In most of the UK, chicken nuggets and chips are popular with children. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A Chicken nugget is either whole or composed from a paste of finely minced chicken and sometimes purposefully added chicken skin which is then coated in batter or In England and Wales, gravy and curry sauce are available from some chip shops. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Gravy is an English Sauce made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking Curry is the English description of any of a general variety of spicy dishes best known in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan Take-out (in North American English) carry-out (in US and Scottish English) take-away (in Australian English, In Northern England, Scotland and South Wales, chips and gravy is a popular dish, while in the South 'cheesy chips' (chips with grated cheddar thickly sprinkled on) are popular. Northern England, The North, The North of England or (less commonly The North Country refers to the parts of England north of an ill-defined line Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. South Wales (De Cymru is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south and Mid Wales and West Wales Cheddar is a large Village and Civil parish in the district of Sedgemoor in the English county of Somerset. In Britain and Ireland, the term french fries refers exclusively to the long thin version served in fast food establishments. The most common accompaniment for chips in England is tomato ketchup; other sauces used include barbecue sauce, burger sauce, mayonnaise, mustard and brown sauce or a combination thereof. Ketchup (also spelled catsup or catchup) also known as tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, red sauce, Tommy sauce, Mustard is a thick yellowish-brown paste with a sharp taste made from the ground seeds of a Mustard plant (white or yellow mustard Sinapis hirta HP Sauce is a Condiment; a popular brown sauce formerly produced in Aston, Birmingham, England, by HP Foods but now produced When chips are served with other fried foods such as fish or battered sausage, mushy peas or baked beans are a popular addition. Mushy peas are dried marrowfat peas which are first soaked overnight in water and bicarbonate of soda, and then simmered with a little sugar and salt until Baked beans is a dish consisting of Beans baked (or despite the name usually stewed) in a Sauce. In the Midlands and some Northern regions of England a takeaway of chips with either mushy peas or baked beans is called a "pea mix" or "bean mix" respectively.

In Scotland salt and vinegar tends to be served in most places, with salt and sauce (a mixture of brown sauce and vinegar) a local specialty served in Edinburgh and parts of Fife. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Edinburgh ( ˈɛdɪnb(ərə Dùn Èideann) is the Capital of Scotland and is its second largest city after Glasgow. Fife ( Gaelic: Fìobha) is a Council area of Scotland, situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, with inland Often the vinegar is actually non-brewed condiment, a solution of acetic acid coloured with caramel. Non-brewed condiment is a Vinegar substitute created with Water, Acetic acid, flavourings and caramel colour. Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic chemical compound, giving Vinegar its sour taste Fish and chips in parts of Scotland is more commonly called a 'fish supper'.

In Ireland, chips are served with salt and vinegar, with gravy, mayonnaise, pepper sauce, curry sauce, kebab sauce and mushy peas being common accompaniments. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Hot sauce, chili sauce, or pepper sauce refer to any spicy Sauce made from Chili peppers and other ingredients Fish and chips or kebab are common. Fish and chips (sometimes written " fish ’n’ chips " is a popular Take-away food originating from the United Kingdom. Kebab (also transliterated as kabab, kabob, kibob, kebhav, kephav) refers to a variety of meat dishes in Middle Eastern Chips are also commonly served with any combination of coleslaw, curry sauce, garlic sauce and grated cheese which is known as a 'garlic and cheese chip'. Coleslaw (or cole slaw) is a Salad consisting primarily of shredded raw Cabbage. Grated cheese is a type of Cheese that has gone through the process of being grated. Burger sauce is also very a popular accompaniment.

In the Isle of Man, chips are traditionally served with cheese and gravy. The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn or Mann (Mannin) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical

United States

In the United States, by far the most popular condiment for fries is ketchup, so much so that consumption of restaurant fries drives ketchup sales. Ketchup (also spelled catsup or catchup) also known as tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, red sauce, Tommy sauce, ^[37] Occasionally mustard is used, and malt vinegar mainly available at restaurants which serve fish and chips. For other uses see Mustard. The Multi-Unit Space Transport And Recovery Device or MUSTARD was a concept explored by the British Vinegar is an acidic liquid processed from the Fermentation of Ethanol in a process that yields its key ingredient Acetic acid (also called ethanoic acid Fries are sometimes coated with melted cheese, called cheese fries. This can be in combination with chili, making chili cheese fries. Chili con carne (often known simply as chili) is a spicy Stew made from Chili peppers Meat, Garlic, Onions A staple at many sports bars is fries with bleu cheese dressing as a dip, or sometimes ranch dressing.

• Variations of cheese fries include fries covered with Cheez Whiz, mozzarella, Swiss cheese, garlic or cheese with garlic mayonnaise. Cheez Whiz is a thick Processed cheese sauce or spread sold by Kraft Foods. Mozzarella is a generic term for several kinds of originally Italian Cheeses that are made using spinning and then cutting (hence the name the Italian verb This article describes a kind of cheese produced primarily in Canada and the United States. Allium sativum L, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the Onion family Alliaceae. Mayonnaise (sometime abbreviated to mayo in American English and other languages is a thick Condiment made primarily from Vegetable oil and Egg
• "Disco fries" with brown gravy and mozzarella, are a staple of New Jersey diners. This is the fast food dish For the completely different Acadian dish see Poutine râpée. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. A diner is a prefabricated Restaurant building characteristic of North America, especially on Long Island; in New York City; in
• Chili's has Texas Cheese fries on the menu, fries topped with melted cheddar, bacon, jalapeños, and is served with a side of ranch dressing. Chili's Grill & Bar is a restaurant chain founded by Larry Lavine Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Cheese fries are a popular Fast food dish consisting of French fries covered in Cheese. Ranch dressing is a Condiment made of Buttermilk or Sour cream, Mayonnaise, minced Green onion, Garlic powder and
• Chili cheese fries has Chili con carne and cheese topping the fries. Chili con carne (often known simply as chili) is a spicy Stew made from Chili peppers Meat, Garlic, Onions
• The American fast-food restaurant Checkers/Rally's serves "fully loaded fries": seasoned fries covered in melted American cheese, ranch dressing and bacon bits. Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc is the largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants in the United States and parent company of both Checkers and Rally's concepts Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc is the largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants in the United States and parent company of both Checkers and Rally's concepts
• In the Pittsburgh area, Primanti Brothers Restaurant offers a deli-style sandwich topped with fries and coleslaw. Primanti Brothers, founded in 1934 is a chain of Sandwich shops found throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and its suburbs with an additional two Coleslaw (or cole slaw) is a Salad consisting primarily of shredded raw Cabbage.
• Establishments in the Mid-Atlantic States often put Old Bay Seasoning on fries. The Mid-Atlantic States (also called Middle Atlantic States or simply Mid Atlantic) form one of the nine geographic divisions within the United States that Old Bay Seasoning is a blend of Herbs and Spices that is currently marketed in the United States by McCormick & Company, and produced in These are sometimes referred to as "beach fries". ^[38]
• In Rhode Island, both vinegar and ketchup are standards on the table in local restaurants. Rhode Island ( officially named the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States Vinegar is an acidic liquid processed from the Fermentation of Ethanol in a process that yields its key ingredient Acetic acid (also called ethanoic acid
• In Utah and surrounding areas, French fries are often served with fry sauce, a mixture of spices, mayonnaise, and ketchup. The State of Utah (ˈjuːtɔː or) is a western state of the United States. Fry sauce is a regional condiment served with French Fries. It is usually a simple combination of one part ketchup and two parts mayonnaise
• In some parts of California and Arizona, french fries are covered with cheese, carne asada, sour cream, and guacamole. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The State of Arizona ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. " Carne " redirects here "Carne" is Spanish for " Meat," especially " Beef. Sour cream is a Dairy product rich in Fats obtained by fermenting a regular Cream by certain kinds of Lactic acid bacteria. Guacamole (called guacamol in Central America and Cuba) is an Avocado -based Relish or dip. These are called carne asada fries and are served almost exclusively in taco shops. Carne asada fries (aka carne-fries are a local specialty found primarily in San Diego, California, but are also found on the menus of Mexican restaurants throughout Mexican food is a style of food that originated in Mexico. Mexican cuisine is known for its intense and varied flavors colorful decoration and variety of spices
• In the Midsouth, fries are often served with country gravy. The South Central United States or South Central states is a region of the United States located in the south central part of the country Gravy is an English Sauce made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking

Steak fries are thicker-cut fries, often with the skins intact. They are often coated with spices or marinaded before cooking. Marination, also known as marinating, is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned often acidic liquid before cooking They may be fried or baked in the oven. ^[39]

Vietnam

In Vietnam, restaurants are usually found serving fries with sugar over a dollop of soft butter. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially

Health aspects

French fries can contain a large amount of fat (usually saturated) or oils from frying. Fats consist of a wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and largely insoluble in water Saturated fat is Fat that consists of Triglycerides containing only saturated Fatty acids Explanation Fat that occurs An oil is a substance that is in a viscous Liquid state ( "oily") at ambient temperatures or slightly warmer and is Some researchers have suggested that the high temperatures used for frying such dishes may have results harmful to health (see acrylamides). The Chemical compound acrylamide (acrylic Amide) has the Chemical formula C 3 H 5 N[[Oxygen O]] In the United States about ¼ of vegetables consumed are prepared as French fries and are proposed to contribute to widespread obesity. The term " vegetable " generally means the edible parts of Plants The definition of the word is traditional rather than Scientific, however Obesity is a condition in which excess Body fat has accumulated to such an extent that health may be negatively affected Frying French fries in beef tallow, recently discarded from the McDonald's recipe, adds saturated fat to the diet. Tallow is a rendered form of Beef or Mutton Fat, processed from Suet. Replacing tallow with tropical oils such as palm oil simply substitutes one saturated fat for another. Palm oil is an edible plant oil derived from the Fruit of the Arecaceae Elaeis Oil palm. Replacing tallow with partially hydrogenated oil reduces cholesterol but adds trans fat, which has been shown to both raise LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol. Cholesterol is a Lipid found in the Cell membranes and transported in the Blood plasma of all Animals It is an essential component of mammalian Trans fat is the common name for a type of Unsaturated fat with trans - isomer Fatty acid (s Low-density lipoprotein ( LDL) is a type of Lipoprotein that transports Cholesterol and Triglycerides from the Liver to peripheral ^[40][41][42] Many restaurants now advertise their use of unsaturated oils. Five Guys, for example, advertises their fries are prepared in peanut oil. Five Guys is a Fast casual restaurant chain that originated in the Washington D ^[43]

Legal issues

In 1994, the well-known owner of Stringfellows nightclub in London, Peter Stringfellow, took exception to McCain Foods' use of the name "Stringfellows" for a brand of long thin French fries and took them to court. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Peter Stringfellow (born 17 October 1940, Sheffield) is an English nightclub owner who has cultivated a "playboy" image in the British popular McCain Foods Limited, a privately owned company established in 1957 by the brothers Harrison and Wallace McCain in Florenceville, New Brunswick He lost the case (Stringfellows v McCain Food (GB) Ltd (1994)) on the basis that there was no connection in the public mind between the two uses of the name, and therefore McCain's product would not have caused the nightclub to lose any sales. ^[44][45]

In early 2003 some members of the US congress proposed calling French fries Freedom Fries in response to France's opposition to the proposed invasion of Iraq. Freedom fries was an alternate name used for French fries by some in the United States as a result of Anti-French sentiment in the United States By 2006 the menu at the House restaurant had reverted to calling them French fries. ^[46]

In June 2004, the United States Department of Agriculture, with the advisement of a federal district judge from Beaumont, Texas, classified batter-coated French fries as a vegetable under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. Beaumont is a city in and the County seat of Jefferson County, Texas, United States, within the Beaumont&ndash Port Arthur Metropolitan The term " vegetable " generally means the edible parts of Plants The definition of the word is traditional rather than Scientific, however Although this move was mostly for trade reasons (French fries do not meet the standard to be listed as a "processed food"), this received significant media attention partially due to the documentary Super Size Me. Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw Ingredients into Food or to transform food into other forms for consumption by Super Size Me is a 2004 Documentary film written produced directed by and starring Morgan Spurlock, an American independent

See also

• Deep-frying
• Chip pan
• Deep fryer
• Vacuum fryer
• Fry sauce
• Home fries
• Freedom fries
• Jo Jos

Notes

References

• Bocuse, Paul. La Cuisine du marché, Paris, 1992.
• Tebben, Maryann. “French” Fries: France’s Culinary Identity from Brillat-Savarin to Barthes (essay). online journal Convivium Artium: Food Representation in Literature, Film, and the Arts © 2006. Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, University of Texas at San Antonio. Retrieved on 7 Dec 2006. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

External links

• News on French Fries and Potato Processing
• The Official French Fries Pages -- information and fan site

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