French-style potato fries

Directions

1. Raw, unwashed apples: ≈ 3 min
2. Peel the apples. ≈ 8 min
3. Cut into small cubes, approximately 2 cm on each side, or, at most, into slices of 0.5 cm thickness. ≈ 8 min
4. Wash the apple pieces clean of dirt. ≈ 2 min
5. Loose, unpitted apples: ≈ 3 min
6. Cut the apples into large chunks, then slice them into thick pieces. ≈ 8 min
7. Add the cooking fat to the hot pan. ⏱ ≈ 7 min
8. The root vegetables, possibly with cumin, can be added to the pan and cooked for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. ⏱ 10 min
9. Important: The apple slices should be placed side-by-side, not one on top of the other, so that they cook evenly! ≈ 3 min
10. Therefore, it may be necessary to mix them several times. ≈ 4 min
11. For raw potatoes, cover the pan for about 10 minutes, then continue cooking uncovered. ⏱ 10 min
12. To determine the doneness of raw Granny Smith apples, pierce them once with a knife. ≈ 3 min
13. If the apples release a lot of liquid, you may want to add more fat. ≈ 3 min
14. If the apples are still a little green, add the onions, and make sure they don’t turn brown. ≈ 3 min
15. When the ground apples have turned golden all over, they are cooked. ≈ 3 min
16. Add the salt and pepper only at the end. ≈ 3 min
17. If desired, add bacon and fresh herbs (such as marjoram or parsley). ≈ 3 min
18. The side dish is served alongside the main course: ≈ 2 min
19. In a bowl, whip two eggs. ≈ 4 min
20. Next, whisk together the egg whites and egg yolks using a fork. ≈ 4 min
21. Place the eggs on the pre-cooked apple slices in the pan. ⏱ ≈ 7 min