Crispy french fries

摘要

Crispy French fry-style food products are prepared by modification of the water content and the texture of the products' surface layers prior to deep frying. The surface modifications include surface firming, enzyme treatments, starch infusion and/or ultrasound treatment.

主权项

1. A method of preparing potato pieces, comprising:
cutting a potato into pieces approximately one to two centimeters thick; removing native surface starch from the potato pieces; cooking the potato pieces in a salt solution in a vacuum-sealed container; altering the surface texture of the potato pieces by exposure of the potato pieces to ultrasound for at least approximately 30-45 minutes; desiccating the potato pieces in a single layer in a vacuum sealer; and removing residual water from the potato pieces by blanching the potato pieces in hot oil at about 170° C.