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Rinse them in cold water to remove excess starch, then dry them thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel.","group":"Preparation","title":"Peel the potatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, tomato paste, minced onion, chopped red pepper, lemon juice, and smoked paprika. Season with a pinch of salt if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.","group":"Sauce","title":"Whisk together the mayonnaise, tomato paste, minced onion, chopped red pepper","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 150°C (302°F). Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5-6 minutes until they are soft but not yet browned. Drain on paper towels and let them cool completely for at least 20 minutes.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Increase the oil temperature to 190°C (374°F). Fry the blanched potatoes again for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain well and toss with salt.","group":"Frying","title":"Increase the oil temperature","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Serve the hot fries immediately with a generous side of Sauce Andalouse.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve the hot fries immediately","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best frites, always use starchy potatoes and double-fry them. 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Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat fries in an air fryer or oven to regain crispiness, though fresh is best."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ffrites_sauce_andalouse_f7ce0b0dc3%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2f6e5637-a729-4032-8ffe-e83a861faac2","imageAlt":"Frites Sauce Andalouse — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["fries","belgian","sauce","comfort food","crispy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Frites Sauce Andalouse","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:58:26.884Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:58:26.884Z","related":[{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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