Perfect Steak Frites At Home

Summary by Krater

The chef demonstrates how to make steak frites from scratch, including cutting and par-boiling potatoes for French fries, pan-searing a New York strip steak with butter and herbs, and preparing two different accompanying sauces: a herb-infused cream sauce and a peppercorn pan sauce.

From the video

Answers: How do you make steak frites from scratch?

• Steak frites recipe
• Making homemade French fries
• Pan-searing New York strip steak
• Making pan sauces for steak
• Herb cream sauce for steak

Ingredients

• russet potatoes
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
• kosher salt
• potato starch
• vegetable oil
• New York strip steak
• garlic
• fresh thyme
• butter
• fresh parsley
• tarragon
• shallots
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Shirodashi
• Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• 5 leaves sage
• 7 leaves basil
• 1 egg yolk
• 6 anchovy fillets
• chives
• black peppercorns
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

What it concludes

• Par-boiling potatoes in water with baking soda and vinegar helps form a skin around the fries for a crisp exterior and fluffy interior.
• Steaks should be at room temperature before searing to ensure a good crust without overcooking.
• Scoring the fat cap on a New York strip steak prevents the meat from curling during cooking.