French fries, a global popular fast food made from potatoes cut into strips and fried, originated in Belgium and has now become one of the signature foods of fast food culture. It has a crispy texture and is often eaten with tomato sauce, salt and other seasonings, and has given rise to many regional and craft variations.
Youdaoplaceholder0 Origin and history of French fries
French fries can be traced back to 17th-century Belgium, where local residents would cut potatoes into strips and fry them for consumption. In the 19th century, with the popularization and industrial production of potatoes, French fries gradually became commercialized. American soldiers named it "French fries" during World War I and promoted its global spread.
Main features and classification
Youdaoplaceholder0 Traditional French fries : Made from potatoes, they are cut into strips and fried. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and are commonly found in fast food chains such as McDonald's.
Youdaoplaceholder0 type of innovation :
Non-oily French fries (such as Crispy Shengsheng Crispy Fries) : Utilizing vacuum low-temperature technology, they retain the original texture of the fries and are healthier.
Regional variations: such as British coarse-cut "potato sticks", Belgian double-fried French fries, Korean spicy French fries, etc.
Fried chicken, a globally popular delicacy mainly made of chicken, is produced through processes such as marinating, coating with flour, and deep-frying . It features a crispy exterior and tender interior, and encompasses various regional flavors including American, Korean, and Chinese. It is both a common dish and a representative of fast food culture.
Core features and processes
Youdaoplaceholder0 raw materials and processes :
The main ingredients are mostly chicken wings, chicken legs or chicken breasts, which are made through marinating (yogurt, five-spice powder, etc. are often used to enhance tenderness), coating with flour (a combination of flour and breadcrumbs) and frying (a double frying process is better).
The homemade version focuses on oil temperature control (about 60% hot) and hygiene safety, while fast food restaurants emphasize standardized production.
Youdaoplaceholder0 Taste and flavor :
The crust is crispy and the inside is juicy. The flavors include salty and fresh, spicy and fragrant, sweet and spicy, etc. In recent years, Chinese fried chicken has incorporated elements of national trends, such as traditional spices like southern soy milk and Sichuan pepper.
Youdaoplaceholder0 regional and cultural differences
Youdaoplaceholder0 American fried chicken : originated in the southern United States, it is related to the cooking traditions of Scottish immigrants and African slaves, represented by KFC.
Korean fried chicken : characterized by sweet and spicy sauce or garlic soy sauce, often served with beer.
Youdaoplaceholder0 Chinese-style fried chicken : such as the crispy fried chicken in Taiwan, China, and the fried chicken in Hong Kong, China, emphasizing the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage skills (such as the "dry frying" technique of Linyu fried chicken legs).
History and social influence
There are records of deep-frying techniques in China during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. The development of fried chicken in the United States is intertwined with the history of racial segregation and was once an important food and economic source for African Americans.
Modern fried chicken has become a global fast food symbol for its convenience, but its high calorie content (about 300-400 calories per 100 grams) has also sparked health controversies
