Golden Belgian fries, crisp outside and soft inside, served with thick homemade mayo. Le Bouche à Oreille-style Liège Fries are simple, traditional and exactly the kind of thing that reminds you potatoes may be proof the universe likes us.
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Copycat Le Bouche à Oreille Liège-Style Fries with Homemade Mayo
Le Bouche à Oreille Liège-Style Fries with Homemade Mayo are thick-cut Belgian fries, double-fried until crisp, salted hot and served with a rich mayonnaise maison for dipping. Le Bouche à Oreille is in Boncelles in the Province of Liège, and its restaurant style is described as traditional, local and heart-driven cooking. Belgian fries are famous for the double-fry method: one lower-temperature fry to cook the potato through and a second hotter fry to make the outside crisp.
The first fry cooks the potatoes. The second fry makes them golden and crisp. Do not rush the rest between fries, because that pause is where the texture magic happens. The mayo should be thick, tangy and rich enough to cling to the fries instead of sliding off like it has somewhere better to be.
Quick Recipe Overview
- Best For: Belgian dinners, steak nights, beer snacks, bistro plates and serious fry lovers.
- Flavor Profile: Crisp, salty, potato-rich, creamy, tangy and lightly mustardy.
- Skill Level: Moderate.
- What Makes It Like the Restaurant: Thick-cut potatoes, double frying, hot salt and homemade mayonnaise recreate the classic Liège Belgian fries experience.
Le Bouche à Oreille
Le Bouche à Oreille is located in Boncelles, in the Liège area of Belgium. Its public restaurant descriptions emphasize traditional and regional cooking, described in French as “cuisine traditionnelle et du terroir.” That kind of kitchen is exactly where a plate of proper fries and homemade mayo belongs.
In Belgium, fries are not just a side dish. They are part of the food culture, and when they are done right, they deserve the good bowl, the good salt and the homemade sauce.
Double-Fried Belgian Fries with Thick Homemade Mayo
Belgian fries are usually thicker than many American fast-food fries, with a soft potato center and a crisp outside.
The key is double frying. The first fry gently cooks the potato, then the fries rest before a second hotter fry browns and crisps them. Many traditional versions use floury potatoes such as Bintje, Agria or Maris Piper, and beef tallow is often used for deeper flavor, though a neutral frying oil works well at home.
Le Bouche à Oreille Liège-Style Fries with Homemade Mayo Recipe
Golden Belgian fries, crisp outside and soft inside, served with thick homemade mayo. Le Bouche à Oreille-style Liège Fries are simple, traditional and exactly the kind of thing that reminds you potatoes may be proof the universe likes us.
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
Homemade Mayo
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon White Pepper
- 3/4 cup Neutral Oil, such as Canola Oil or Sunflower Oil
Fries
- 3 pounds Russet Potatoes
- Beef Tallow, Peanut Oil or Canola Oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place egg yolk, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and white pepper in a medium bowl.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Add oil very slowly, a few drops at a time, whisking constantly.
- Continue whisking in oil in a thin steady stream until mayonnaise is thick and glossy.
- Cover mayo and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Peel potatoes if desired.
- Cut potatoes into thick fries, about 1/2 inch wide.
- Place fries in a large bowl of cold water.
- Soak 30 minutes.
- Drain fries well.
- Pat fries very dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Heat frying fat or oil to 300°F in a deep heavy pot.
- Fry potatoes in batches until pale, softened and cooked through but not browned.
- Transfer fries to a wire rack.
- Let fries rest 20 to 30 minutes.
- Increase frying fat or oil to 375°F.
- Fry potatoes again in batches until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer fries to a clean wire rack or paper towel-lined tray.
- Season immediately with salt.
- Serve hot with homemade mayo.
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Questions People Ask
What makes Belgian fries different?
Belgian fries are usually thicker and double-fried, giving them a soft center and crisp golden exterior.
What potatoes work best?
Russet potatoes work well in the United States. Bintje, Agria or Maris Piper potatoes are excellent if available.
Do I need beef tallow?
No. Beef tallow gives a more traditional flavor, but peanut oil, canola oil or another neutral frying oil works well.
Why serve fries with mayonnaise?
Fries with mayo are a Belgian classic. The rich, tangy sauce works beautifully with hot salted potatoes.
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