Home fries (US, Canada), gommer fries (Western Canada), house fries (US), American fries (US), fried potatoes (UK, Canada and regional US), Bratkartoffeln (German), or bistro potatoes (southeastern US) are a type of basic potato dish made by pan- or skillet-frying chunked, sliced, wedged or diced potatoes that are sometimes unpeeled and may have been par-cooked by boiling, baking, steaming, or microwaving.[1][2] They are sometimes served as a substitute for hash browns.
 A plate of home fried potatoes, showing the irregular size and texture of the potato dish | |
| Alternative names | House fries, country potatoes, sometimes American fries |
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| Main ingredients | Potatoes, vegetable oil or butter |
Home fries (or fried potatoes) are often paired with onions.
In North America, home fries are popular as a breakfast side dish.[3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Storey, M. (2012). 500 Treasured Country Recipes from Martha Storey and Friends: Mouthwatering, Time-Honored, Tried-And-True, Handed-Down, Soul-Satisfying Dishes. Storey Publishing, LLC. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-61212-222-9. Archived from the original on January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^ Lukins, S. (1997). U.S.A. Cookbook. Workman Publishing Company. p. 43. ISBN 978-0-7611-7889-7. Archived from the original on January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^ Smith, Andrew (2007). The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 505. ISBN 9780195307962.
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