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University fries

University fries

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Discover these crispy and delicious French fries, perfect for a snack with friends or a group meal.

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Recipe from Alagos, Hanamanteo (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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These university-style French fries are a revamped version of our classic French fries. They are steamed and then fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft interior. Add a sweet and salty glaze for an unforgettable flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfry
  • Estimated cost$3.66 $0.92 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.79
  • $0.06
  • $0.02
  • $0.05
  • $0.01
  • $0.73

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cut the potatoes into 3 cm pieces using a specific cutting technique. ≈ 8 min
  2. Each piece has a pointed end. ≈ 3 min
  3. Soak the potato pieces in water for about 5 minutes to remove the starch.
  4. Drain and dry. ≈ 2 min
  5. Fry the potatoes for 4 to 5 minutes in oil heated to 160 °C.
  6. Combine the icing ingredients in a bowl. ≈ 4 min
  7. Turn on the stove and heat it to medium.
  8. Remove the container and gently stir to thoroughly combine the ingredients. ≈ 4 min
  9. Once the mixture is warm, do not stir it! ≈ 4 min
  10. To check its consistency, place a small drop of the mixture in a glass of water. ≈ 3 min
  11. The mixture should be smooth, but not dissolve. ≈ 3 min
  12. Add the French-style apple fries to the mixture.
  13. Stir with a wooden spoon to ensure the mixture is evenly distributed over the apples. ≈ 4 min
  14. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds. ≈ 2 min

The bill

University fries

  • 300 g of sweet potatoes$2.79
  • 50 g of sugar$0.06
  • 1 tablespoon (5 ml) of vegetable oil paint$0.02
  • 1 tablespoon (5 ml) of rice vinegar$0.05
  • 1/2 cup (2.5 ml) of soy sauce$0.01
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds$0.73

Total$3.66

that's $0.92 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 300 g of sweet potatoes
  • 50 g of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of water
  • 1 tablespoon (5 ml) of vegetable oil paint
  • 1 tablespoon (5 ml) of rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup (2.5 ml) of soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds

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