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Soak Raw Potatoes in Water for Greek Fries?

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xmelissaa

xmelissaa

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I need some tips for making Greek fries. My family tends to soak the potatoes in water for about ten minutes after slicing the fries. I haven’t done that, and something is off about my fries.

Do you think this really makes a difference? My fries are soggy, so it could be something else, or this could be part of the issue.
 
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Linda554

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xmelissaa said:
I need some tips for making Greek fries. My family tends to soak the potatoes in water for about ten minutes after slicing the fries. I haven’t done that, and something is off about my fries.

Do you think this really makes a difference? My fries are soggy, so it could be something else, or this could be part of the issue.
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I think soaking them in cold water removes some of the starch. That’s how my family does it too.
 
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Jawge

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Yes. that is how my mother always did it before frying the potatoes.
 
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