There are very few things in the news these past weeks that call for celebration, but thanks to one Dutchman and his fries, we can take out the party hats (and our plates.)
Siem van Bruggen, owner of Dapp Frietwinkel, has won the world French fry championship, with his frietjes (fries) crowned the lekkerste (tastiest) in the world.
The competition, which took place in Arras, France, saw 33 chefs compete across five different categories, such as the “fries sauce” and “creative.”
And Siem? His frietjes won what many would consider the most important prize: the tastiest fries.
The secret lies in the oil
So, what makes the tastiest fries? Siem’s secret is to use organic potatoes and fry them with rosemary in vegetable oil.
But that’s not all, because he also uses the triple-fry method, which (as its name suggests) involves cooking the fries three separate times.
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Speaking with French publication, Ici, Siem says he’s “very happy with this award.” As an office based in Leiden, we are too, Siem.
Yep, you’ll get these fries in Leiden and Utrecht
Leiden and Utrecht residents can rejoice, because Dapp Frietwinkel has locations in both of these cities.
- In Leiden, you’ll find Dapp Frietwinkel at Aalmarkt 14, 2311 EC Leiden
- In Utrecht, you can enjoy a munch at Vinkenburgstraat 10, 3512 AB Utrecht
Have you tried them yet? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
Vandaag de patat gegeten met twee vriendinnen en dat zijn patat kenners en we vonden ze echt niet lekker
Niet zout genoeg mayonaise geen smaak de olie waar in gebakken wordt konden we niet thuisbrengen alleen weet ik dat ik er een bittere na smaak aan overhield nee niet voor ons .