Parmesan Truffle Fries Recipe
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Parmesan Truffle Fries Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by preparing pommes frites according to a separate method, yielding thin, crisp fries. While still hot, they are tossed with freshly grated Parmesan, truffle oil, chopped parsley, and seasoning. The oil imparts a subtle fungi fragrance that complements the salty cheese and fresh herb.
The fries maintain a crispy texture as long as served promptly, with a rich savory flavor from the cheese and an aromatic finish from the white truffle oil. This combination enhances the standard French fry experience with gourmet accents.
For serving, enjoy them immediately after tossing to prevent sogginess. They pair well with aioli or comeback sauce as dipping options. The recipe suggests frying fries in vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for optimal results, though traditionally pommes frites may be cooked in rendered beef fat.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days, and reheating in an oven or by briefly re-frying helps restore crispness. The fries can be prepared slightly thinner or thicker depending on your crispness preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pommes frites recipe
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup white truffle oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- salt sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper sea salt and fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pommes frites according to the recipe.
- Once the fries are cooked strain from the oil and toss in a large bowl with the Parmesan cheese, truffle oil, parsley, and salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
- These fries are best eaten immediately after preparation for crispness and flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to three days and reheated in the oven or by quick re-frying to regain crisp texture.
- Vegetable, canola, or peanut oil is recommended for frying, though traditional pommes frites use rendered beef fat.
- Adjust the thickness of fries to preference, cooking a minute or two longer for extra crispness.
- Serve with aioli or comeback sauce to complement the truffle and Parmesan flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 666mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.