where did french fries originate?

Answer 1

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http://www.professorshouse.com/food-beverage/food/french-fry.aspx

It should give u the answer there :)

Answer 2

It's hard to say exactly where it originated - the idea of frying small chunks of potatoes isn't too hard to figure out, but despite the name it probably wasn't France. In the US, the name refers to a method of cutting the fries, which was called "Frenching."

People in France call them "Pommes Frites" which means, essentially, "Fried Potatoes." You may be assured that if they'd invented it they would have been called "Pommes a la Francais" or something along those lines. It's really hard to say exactly where they originated. Many countries want the honor.

And many countries put their mark on this wonderful food - look at what Belgium has done, with the garlic mayonnaise, or the Aussies with their seasoned salt, or even the English and Irish, who for some bizarre reason enjoy malt vinegar on their soggy-*** fries.

One thing that both the French and Americans (but not the English or Irish) get right is that they should be cooked to within an inch of their lives, until they are nearly brown, and incredibly crispy.

(Edit: Apparently I was wrong about the verb "to french" as part of the name for this food, since it showed up long after long strips of potato, well fried, showed up. My aplogies.)

Answer 3

Belgium..... Since half the population in Belgium speaks French (Walloons) and we in the US are usually ignorant of other cultures, we just assumed it comes from France and call them French Fries. Incidently the French call them pomme frites. (fried potatoes)

Answer 4

Seeing that the potato was originally championed in France... I suppose they were the 1st to fry it and thus it's name in the States.

Answer 5

In a Wonderful Perfect Place called "Salty Goodness Heaven" where people are Plump and Happy! and dance around w/ strawberry milkshakes in their hand.

Answer 6

i dont no.