French Fries Are Often Sold in Fast Food Restaurants and Are Often Consumed Along With Hamburgers
French fries, also known as fries, chips, finger chips, or French-fried potatoes, are potatoes that are cut into sticks and deep fried until golden brown, then sprinkled with seasonings. The term "fries" is commonly used in the U.S, “chips” in British and Commonwealth English, and “finger chips” in India. The dish is said to have originated in Latin America, while the French and Belgians have disputed about the invention of fries. Potatoes are the main ingredient of French fries . In general, the potato is cut into even strips, which are then wiped off or soaked in cold water to remove the surface starch, and thoroughly dried. The dish became popular in the U.S. in the early 1900s as a side dish with hamburgers. Fries are often sold in fast food restaurants in small, medium, and, large size. Half-fried potatoes are available in many groceries all across the U.S. These fries are frozen before packaging and are required to be fried again before consuming. The fame of the...