French Fries Poll

[Lefty]

As per request of Fisher's Mom

[RobsanX]

I do them all except for mustard and vinegar...

[lilylove]

Catsup please and a lot of salt... crispy but with a little grease still dripping!!! : )

[chowhound]

It's easier for me to say what I don't put on them. No mustard and no mayo.
The most common would be gravy, followed by catsup or vinegar.

[Fisher's Mom]

OK, I voted catsup but I was wondering because I saw people in France eating them with mayo. In fact, they didn't even have catsup packets at a McDonald's in Antibes. The I found out there is a dish in Canada that is made of french fries, gravy, cheese curds, and other stuff I think. (It starts with a p but I can't remember the name.) Where have I been all my life? I thought nobody ate french fries with anything but catsup.

Lefty, what kind of vinegar do you put on yours? Is it malt vinegar (like at Long John Silver's)?

[lilylove]

1000 Island dressing is also good!

[buckytom]

i wanted to vote for everything except mustard, although i would try it if that's all there was.

as for mayos, no plain mayo but i've had flavored ones that were good on fries.

i also like tsatsiki sauce on them, mixed with ketchup.

can you ever get enough malt vinegar on a french fry?

[chowhound]

1000 Island dressing is also good!

It is?! I was trying to come up with a use for thousand island dressing while I was at the store today. They had five bottles of Kraft for $1. My desire to purchase a great deal did not overcome my having absolutely no idea what I would do with five bottles of a dressing I don't use though.....

[Lefty]

OK, I voted catsup but I was wondering because I saw people in France eating them with mayo. In fact, they didn't even have catsup packets at a McDonald's in Antibes. The I found out there is a dish in Canada that is made of french fries, gravy, cheese curds, and other stuff I think. (It starts with a p but I can't remember the name.) Where have I been all my life? I thought nobody ate french fries with anything but catsup.

Lefty, what kind of vinegar do you put on yours? Is it malt vinegar (like at Long John Silver's)?
Yes, sometime malt, sometimes red wine, with some sea salt.

[lilylove]

Yep... it is! lol! mostly just catup and mayo mixed up after all.

[Lefty]

I have been to a bar and grill in Portland that has some really great chili fries. Nothing like an ice cold brew and some chili fries to watch a game with.

[buckytom]

. They had five bottles of Kraft for $1. ..

that expired in 2006!

(singing the kraft jingle) k - r - a - p - t

[High Cheese]

It is?! I was trying to come up with a use for thousand island dressing while I was at the store today. They had five bottles of Kraft for $1. My desire to purchase a great deal did not overcome my having absolutely no idea what I would do with five bottles of a dressing I don't use though.....

Reubens!

[suziquzie]

Usually ketchup but if I'm giving the kids chicken nuggets with them, I will plop some mayo next to the BBQ sauce and drag them thru both.
Yummy!!!

[chowhound]

mmm, I love reubens. Never made one though. This would give me lots of practice ;^)

And BT, I have no doubt something is "iffy" with them.

[joec]

Malt Vinegar is my first choice and some times I will use a bit of ketchup. When I make them myself I spice them up and the vinegar sets them off perfectly.

[Luckytrim]

I mix a five-to-one ratio of ketchup and Sriracha Chili sauce (green top)

I sometimes serve them this way at cookouts- Garbage Fries;
The Fries smothered in Chili, topped with a mexican three-cheese blend, shreeded, sliced scallions, rough-chopped green peppers, Salsa, Sour Cream, Sliced Black olives, and sliced Jalapeno's.

[Miniman]

I never used to have anything (occasionally chilli sauce) until I sprent time in Belgium and got introduced to frites with mayo. Never looked back. The crisp, hot, salty fries with the cool creamy mayo - match made near heaven.

[UnConundrum]

Reubens!

I LOVE Rubens.... well, actually Rachels

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[High Cheese]

^^^^^^ Food Porn at it's best. ^^^^^^

[Lefty]

I love Rachels. Pastrami is one of my top hot sandwiches.

[Keltin]

Mostly ketchup, but on occasion Mayo as well. Also, a big plate of Chili-Cheese fries is awesome.

[Adillo303]

How does a Rachel differ from a Ruben?


TIA
AC

[UnConundrum]

There may be some regional differences, but to me, a Reuben is made with sauerkraut and a Rachel is made with coleslaw. Otherwise, they're the same sandwich, but, obviously, that's a pretty big difference. :)

[Deelady]

If I'm topping my fries I like to top them with a good feta cheese......if I'm just dipping fries, ranch dressing!:thumb::thumb:

[chowhound]

Oh yeah, babe.... ranch dressing on thick potato wedges with lots of steak seasoning on them..... heaven.

[Deelady]

have you ever had "Aussie" fries with ranch??? now those are sinful!!!

[lilylove]

Are they just regular fries with ranch dressing...or different in some way?

[Fisher's Mom]

Hey, what are Aussie fries, Deelady? I'm always looking out for "sinful good" stuff!

[Deelady]

They are sliced potatos that are battered then deep fried with either ranch drizzled on top or cheddar cheese sauce drizzled on top! Served at the Del Mar Fair in San Diego.......warning do NOT attempt to eat these alone!!! :D :D

[lilylove]

They sound like a must for a deep pig laze out!!!

[RobsanX]

They are sliced potatos that are battered then deep fried with either ranch drizzled on top or cheddar cheese sauce drizzled on top! Served at the Del Mar Fair in San Diego.......warning do NOT attempt to eat these alone!!! :D :D

Those sound great! I wonder if you have to par-fry them before battering, or are they thin enough to batter raw?

[smoke king]

My wife spent some time in Germany, and picked up a habit of dipping fries into a mayo/mustard combination. It didn't sound good to me at first, but now I eat them that way too!

[BamsBBQ]

cheese,gravy.... poutine..lol

[Deelady]

they were about a 1/2 inch thick so I don't think they would have to be be pre par cooked....?

[chowhound]

I'm pretty sure there is something different to those Aussie fries other than the batter. Something in the cooking method. I almost want to say they are boiled or steamed first? I remember a member from another forum discussing them. I don't remember his name... the one who has two sons and they all fish. His sons enter tournaments and his avatar used to be him holding up a crab....

[GrantsKat]

I'm pretty sure there is something different to those Aussie fries other than the batter. Something in the cooking method. I almost want to say they are boiled or steamed first? I remember a member from another forum discussing them. I don't remember his name... the one who has two sons and they all fish. His sons enter tournaments and his avatar used to be him holding up a crab....

attie! was he invited?

[RobsanX]

cheese,gravy.... poutine..lol

Ribs and poutine? ;) So Bams, are there a lot of BBQ guys in Canada, or are you a bit of an anomaly?

[chowhound]

Attie! That's it.
Whew.... you know that was going to be bugging me all night (lol).

[joec]

Here is a recipe similar to Outback Aussie Fries.

1 (2 lb) bag of frozen French fries
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey jack cheese or any cheese labeled as "Taco Cheese", cheese for Tacos.
6 pieces bacon, cooked

Divide the fries into half, and use the other half later. Heat oil to 350degrees. If you do not have a thermostat, make sure the oil is hot enough, so that when you set a French fry in there it will cook immediately. If the French fry sinks to the bottom, and barely bubbles, it is not hot enough. Fry the potatoes in small batches, they are done when they are golden brown, and float to the top of the skillet. Be sure to drain the potatoes on paper towels. You can keep them warm in the oven while the other fries are done. When all French fries are done cooking, and drained place them onto a platter. Salt the French fries if you like, and sprinkle on cheese and cooked bacon. Pop these back into a warm oven until the cheese begins to melt.

[GrantsKat]

I also like all except for mustard and vinegar...although I have never tried the vinegar so I may have to give it a try!
Nothing beats the gravy & cheese fries form the 24 hour diners in Queens!!!! How I miss those silly, drunken days! lol

[Deelady]

I'm pretty sure there is something different to those Aussie fries other than the batter. Something in the cooking method. I almost want to say they are boiled or steamed first? I remember a member from another forum discussing them. I don't remember his name... the one who has two sons and they all fish. His sons enter tournaments and his avatar used to be him holding up a crab....



Oh it is definately possible...I have never dared tried to make them at home! I always felt guilty enough eating them once a year when I went to the fair!! :mrgreen: They prob had special seasoning in the batter as well.

[Fisher's Mom]

They are sliced potatos that are battered then deep fried with either ranch drizzled on top or cheddar cheese sauce drizzled on top! Served at the Del Mar Fair in San Diego.......warning do NOT attempt to eat these alone!!! :D :DUh oh, I feel a sin comin' on!

[Fisher's Mom]

cheese,gravy.... poutine..lolThat's it - poutine! I couldn't remember the name. BTW, how do you pronounce it?

[UnConundrum]

pooh teen

[BamsBBQ]

pooh teen

nope..lol

pooh tin

[PanchoHambre]

I voted ketchup.... but I also like chili, chili and chese and Vinegar

I dislike ranch in pretty much every context and poutine blech

[QSis]

Malt Vinegar is my first choice and some times I will use a bit of ketchup. When I make them myself I spice them up and the vinegar sets them off perfectly.

Ditto.

Lee

[BamsBBQ]

They are sliced potatos that are battered then deep fried with either ranch drizzled on top or cheddar cheese sauce drizzled on top! Served at the Del Mar Fair in San Diego.......warning do NOT attempt to eat these alone!!! :D :D

yes they are huge... its been about 3 years since i have been there but i use to work every year in Del Mar... use to work in Kiddyland(inner racetrack)

they were about a 1/2 inch thick so I don't think they would have to be be pre par cooked....?

yup they are blanched first, gives them crispy outside, tender inside

Ribs and poutine? ;) So Bams, are there a lot of BBQ guys in Canada, or are you a bit of an anomaly?

i havent met any yet but i have a few online forum guys that bbq here in canada... it is growing and there are quite a few competitions here

[BamsBBQ]

I voted ketchup.... but I also like chili, chili and chese and Vinegar

I dislike ranch in pretty much every context and poutine blech


its all in the gravy my friend...havent had a good commercial one in usa that i could remember

dark dark brown gravy.. so thick and yummy