I got into a healthy debate over a burger and fries the other night with a few buddies at our favorite pub. I started by my assertion that sweet potato fries are an abomination. However, they're everywhere now.
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quote:Originally posted by BRR:
sweet potato fries are an abomination.
+1. One of the few foods that cannot be improved even by deep-frying.
Salad more often than not these days for me. Although special mention goes to the chili fries from Burgers Priest.
I like all of those options with a burger (even salad). Plus I like sweet potato fries when done right. I think you are missing my favorite way to enjoy potatoes - roasted in duck fat. That is what we make at home most often with burgers.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
I like all of those options with a burger (even salad). Plus I like sweet potato fries when done right. I think you are missing my favorite way to enjoy potatoes - roasted in duck fat. That is what we make at home most often with burgers.
sweet potato chunks, covered in corn starch/flour mix, roasted or fried with duck fat.
too die for
Decades before yam fries became popular I started enjoying yam tempura. The duck fat frying is something I'll have to try.
As far as the burger goes, just a salad, please.
I'm trying to maintain the illusion of healthy eating.
As far as the burger goes, just a salad, please.
I'm trying to maintain the illusion of healthy eating.
Duck fat is a staple in my kitchen. 
quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
I like all of those options with a burger (even salad). Plus I like sweet potato fries when done right. I think you are missing my favorite way to enjoy potatoes - roasted in duck fat. That is what we make at home most often with burgers.
sweet potato chunks, covered in corn starch/flour mix, roasted or fried with duck fat.
too die for
Like the duck fat suggestion . . . for me, will work with plain old russet or sweet potato. Delish
Mmmm, tater tots.
Good french fries trump all for me. I only eat a few anymore, but there is nothing like a good crispy fry with a juicy burger.
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PH
Sweet potato fries at the club is my favorite.
BRR, you forgot one option. Hit up the Hollywood Tavern in Woodinville, near Ch. Ste. Michelle, and check out their Kimchi-Cheese Fries. 
(They also make a darn good Scotch Egg.)
And yes, sweet potato fries are an abomination.
(They also make a darn good Scotch Egg.)And yes, sweet potato fries are an abomination.
Regular fries.
Covered with cheese and bacon is cool.
Covered with cheese and bacon is cool.
Not even close!
Good fries by a mile.
Good fries by a mile.
quote:Originally posted by winetarelli:
Not even close!
Good fries by a mile.
+1, and DO NOT screw them up... simply crisp with salt and pepper.
I'm a steak frites guy about once a quarter.
A great french fry, for me, has that wonderful combination of crispy outside and wonderful creamy soft interior. As w + a says, salt and pepper are all that are needed.
re: sweet potato fries.
PH
re: sweet potato fries.
PH
While I love a great fry, I will go with a great homemade potato chip. Bonus points if they have a nice dip to go with them.
When we make sloppy joes at home, there is no better side than tater tots.
When we make sloppy joes at home, there is no better side than tater tots.
quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
While I love a great fry, I will go with a great homemade potato chip. Bonus points if they have a nice dip to go with them.
Seems to be a great potato chip would not need any dip to go with it.Even though I voted tater tots, I would say there is no best one all the time. Sometimes I want tater tots, sometimes I want fries, sometimes I want waffle fries, sometimes chips hit the spot, whatever. But, in general, if a sandwich/burger comes with chips, I will "upgrade" to fries, and if tater tots are an option, I will take those.
Not even close for me.
French fries for sure for burgers / sandwiches / chicken wings.
Tater tots or hash browns for breakfast or breakfast sandwiches.
Lyonnaise or scalloped cheesy Potatoes or Thick cut steak fries for steak.
I rarely eat mashed potatoes. Not sure why but I just don't.
French fries for sure for burgers / sandwiches / chicken wings.
Tater tots or hash browns for breakfast or breakfast sandwiches.
Lyonnaise or scalloped cheesy Potatoes or Thick cut steak fries for steak.
I rarely eat mashed potatoes. Not sure why but I just don't.
no love for onion rings? 
I love me some good onion rings with a burger. So hard to find good ones though.
I love me some good onion rings with a burger. So hard to find good ones though.
quote:Originally posted by finz:
no love for onion rings?
heh... potato thread, finz.
Ever made your own onion rings? It's the best way to guarantee that they're going to be good. Timing is everything with these.
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by finz:
no love for onion rings?
heh... potato thread, finz.
Ever made your own onion rings? It's the best way to guarantee that they're going to be good. Timing is everything with these.
PH
Please share? as I have not (sorry for the blooming thread drift).
quote:Originally posted by Chard:quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by finz:
no love for onion rings?
heh... potato thread, finz.
Ever made your own onion rings? It's the best way to guarantee that they're going to be good. Timing is everything with these.
PH
Please share? as I have not (sorry for the blooming thread drift).
Will do.
PH
On a hot summer day, none of the above. A good redskin potato salad might be my #1 go-to with a juicy burger and a dill slice.
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PH
Tater salad for me also. Interplay of hot and cold I like.
quote:Originally posted by txgolfpro:
Tater salad for me also. Interplay of hot and cold I like.
+2. Onion rings would be #1
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
A great french fry, for me, has that wonderful combination of crispy outside and wonderful creamy soft interior.
PH
quote:Originally posted by Chard:
Please share? as I have not (sorry for the blooming thread drift).
Onion Rings
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups flour
1 Tbs. salt
2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
Oil for frying (I like peanut but canola works)
Slice onions. One easy way to get really even slices is to halve the onions before slicing. You don't get "rings" per se, but it's much easier unless you're really good with a knife.
Dump onions into buttermilk in a bowl and cover. Refrigerate for an hour.
Mix flour and spices in a large bowl.
Heat oil to 350ish in a heavy pot. No cooler than 350 and probably not hotter than 375??. 3" deep is good.
Drain onions from buttermilk and toss thoroughly in flour mixture, coating well.
When oil is hot, shake excess flour from a small portion of rings and fry for 2 minutes or so. I use a wooden chopstick to gently separate the rings if needed. Don't fuss with them too much, especially early in the fry. Do NOT overcrowd.
Drain well on paper towel or cooling rack with towels underneath. Salt & Pepper. Eat them as soon as they cool enough to not hurt you. Enjoy.
PH
I voted for tots. I like the ratio of crisp to soft (more crisp, less soft). Fries are second. Waffle fries, to be specific, and likely for the same reason as why I like tots so much.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
A great french fry, for me, has that wonderful combination of crispy outside and wonderful creamy soft interior.
PH
I parboil mini white potatoes, cut them in half, toss them with olive oil and sea salt, and throw them on the BBQ on an aluminum grilling tray for 15 minutes at 450° or so, turning them a few times. They're beautifully crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
French fries, if done well. If not, potato salad
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
French fries, if done well. If not, potato salad
+1 on the French fries if well done, if in restaurant/diner...
At the cottage though - low salt rippled potato chips and a Weiss beer with a wedge of lemon in it wins. Fast, tasty, and the texture of the chips complements the burger nicely.
Good potato salad or vinaigrette coleslaw are also high on the list in summer.
Carmelized onion mash potato.
French fries go on the side. Salad goes ON the burger!
quote:Originally posted by Sir Loin of Beef:
Salad goes ON the burger!
Pardon me whilst I ralph.
Sweet tater fries
No Salad!!!
No Salad!!!
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by Sir Loin of Beef:
Salad goes ON the burger!
Pardon me whilst I ralph.
You don't want lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and your favorite dressing on top of a big fat 1/3 pound burger with a whole wheat bun, sitting next to a stack of steak cut French fries?
You are correct.
I find that the better quality the burger, the less likely I am to dress it up. Great fresh ground meat, salt and pepper and a great bun and I can eat it just like that.
PH
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
I find that the better quality the burger, the less likely I am to dress it up. Great fresh ground meat, salt and pepper and a great bun and I can eat it just like that.
PH
Add a serious mustard and I'm good.
If I'm drinking beer, I'm with you. If wine, then I usually keep it undressed.
PH
PH