Crispy, golden and always tempting, fried potatoes were consolidated as one of the most popular accompaniments in the world and every August 20 its existence is celebrated.
Each August 20the calendar marks a special appointment: the World French Popes Daya day that celebrates one of the most popular and democratic dishes of the gastronomy. Doradas, crispy and versatile, managed to settle in the five continents as a true classic that crosses ages, customs and borders.
Its origin remains involved in historical debates. Belgium He claims to have created them in the seventeenth century, when in winter they replaced the fish of the Mosa river with potatoes cut in cane and fried in oil. FranceOn the other hand, it claims to the street vendors of Paris that in the 18th century offered the celebrities Frites pommes on the banks of the Seine. The truth is that, regardless of the dispute, the fries achieved something more transcendent: to become a Universal Kitchen Language.
Today it is difficult to think about a menu that does not include them in any of its variants. In USA They are served in abundant portions with hamburgers; in Belgiumthe double frying technique ensures a soft heart and a crispy scab; in Francethey present fine and elegant; And in Argentina, they won an undisputed place as an accompaniment of Milanesas, Lomitos or Asados.
World day is also an invitation to Recreate them at home. A basic recipe proposes to peel and cut the potatoes in canes, leave them in cold water to remove excess starch and then fry them in abundant hot oil until that perfect gold that awakens the temptation. The secret is to maintain the constant temperature and not overload the pan, so that each piece retains its crocancy.
The impact of french fries in Argentina
In the Argentinathe fried potatoes were consolidated as the most popular accompaniment of daily gastronomy. Since the early twentieth century, with the arrival of European immigrants who brought their culinary customs, the dish was quickly adopted in bares, lifes and Buenos Aires fondas. Over time it became the inseparable complement of the Milanese, becoming one of the most emblematic duos of the National Table.
Its consumption was not limited to the home sphere: they also became a classic of places such as Barrillas and neighborhood barswhere they appear as a must. The different forms of preparation – from classic sticks to the most crispy or creative versions – reflect the diversity of styles that live in Argentine cuisine.
Today, Argentina is among the countries of the region with the highest consumption of fried potatoes, both in its home and industrialized version. According to food sector data, processed potatoes occupy a central place in the urban diet, and each Argentine enjoys on average several kilos a year, accompanying traditional dishes or forming part of snacks and informal encounters.
Beyond techniques or styles, fries are much more than an accompaniment: they represent a shared moment, a meeting symbol and an example of how simple it can be transformed into an icon. Therefore, every August 20, its celebration not only recognizes an irresistible flavor, but also to a tradition that continues to add adherents throughout the world.
Source: Ambito
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