i want to take the normal english potatoe and make chips or fries to sell to our local fast food outlets. bulk storage in the freezer has become a problem because the chips usually turn black before they freeze. i guess i need to know everything about the preperation process of potatoe chips from natural potatoes, as well as any helpful tips about cold storage as relates to the english potatoe.
2006-11-13 11:16:18 · 3 answers · asked by option2autoshop 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Run the cut potatoes under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes all the starch, also store the potatoes in cold water in the fridge, this will prevent them from turning black or brown. Never freeze raw vegetables as they continue to ripen even if they are frozen, all commercial frozen vegetables are blanched before they are frozen. This means partially cooked, for regular vegetables this means placing them in rapidly boiling, usually salted water, for just a few minutes, until the colour brightens up is a good reference. As for fries you want to blanch them in hot oil about 325F, take them out before they become golden, think frozen store bought fries colour. They may be soggy, but place them on a tray in a single layer to freeze, once they are frozen completely you can bag them and put them back in the freezer. You can use them frozen, or thaw them, then cook them in hot oil at about 375F . Times will differ depending on the size of your fries. You will perfect this through trial and error, but this is a good start.
Now that is for what I would call fries. If this is for North American style chips (ie: Lay's) just slice the potatoes super super thin and rinse all the starch out, these can be stored in water for about a 4 days, you do not want to blanch and freeze these. You can make these early in the day or to order they are super quick, just drain out the water and throw into the deepfryer at about 375F. Not too many at a time, you can tell just by looking when these are done, they will be golden and crispy. Scoop out and drain on a paper towel or napkin. Be sure to salt them when they are hot, and they will be extra yummy! I hope this helps you out.
2006-11-14 11:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Che-K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep out of the air; soak in water before frying
2006-11-13 11:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vacupack them freezing is turning them black
2006-11-13 11:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋