French fries

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French fries

French fries (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski), also known as chips in British English, are a popular type of fast food made from potatoes. They are typically deep-fried and served hot, often with a side of ketchup or mayonnaise.

Etymology

The term "French fries" is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century. Despite the name, the dish is not considered French, but rather Belgian in origin. The term "French" was used to refer to the method of cutting the potatoes before cooking, known as "French cutting".

Preparation

French fries are prepared by first peeling and cutting potatoes into long, thin strips. The strips are then soaked in cold water to remove excess starch and to prevent them from sticking together during the frying process. After soaking, the fries are dried and then deep-fried in hot oil until they become crispy and golden brown. They are then seasoned with salt and served hot.

Variations

There are many variations of French fries around the world. In the United Kingdom, they are often thicker and known as "chips", served with fish as part of the traditional dish fish and chips. In Canada, a popular variation is poutine, where the fries are topped with cheese curds and gravy. In the United States, "curly fries" are a popular variation, made by spiral-cutting the potatoes before frying.

Health concerns

While French fries are a popular snack, they are high in calories and fat, particularly if they are fried in unhealthy oils. Overconsumption of French fries can lead to weight gain and other health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.

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