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NDTV
10-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
International Fries Day 2025: Try This Homemade McDonald's Style Fries Recipe
Forget the calorie count just for today and focus on what truly matters: that perfect golden crisp, the fluffy centre, and the addictive crunch that makes fries one of the greatest food joys ever. They pair effortlessly with burgers, wraps, sandwiches - or even just a good mood. Whether you are stress-eating, celebrating, or simply indulging in comfort food, fries always rise to the occasion. And guess what? Today is International Fries Day - an occasion worthy of more than just a trip to the drive-through. So how about skipping the McDonald's queue and making crispy, restaurant-style fries right in your own kitchen? Here is how to whip up McDonald's-style fries at home with easy ingredients and satisfying crunch. McDonald's-Style French Fries Recipe: Ingredients: Red-skinned wafer potatoes 1 tablespoon salt 2.5 litres (or 12 cups) water for boiling Oil for deep frying Step-By-Step Recipe: 1. Prep the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick matchstick-like strips, about 7 to 10 mm wide. To prevent discolouration and remove excess starch, soak them in a bowl of water. Rinse under running water a few times until the water runs clear. 2. Parboil without overcooking: Boil 2.5 litres of water and add salt. Drop in the potato strips and cook them for no more than 8 minutes. The goal is not to cook them through, but to soften them slightly - they should feel bendy but not mushy. 3. Let them air-dry: Carefully lay out the parboiled fries on a clean kitchen towel and leave them to dry for 1 to 2 hours. This step forms a thin outer layer that helps crisp them up while frying. 4. First fry: Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the potato strips in batches for 3 to 5 minutes. Once done, remove and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Avoid using paper towels - they can trap moisture and make your fries soggy. 5. Freeze if you want: At this point, you can freeze the fries and fry them later. When ready to serve, fry directly from the freezer in hot oil for 5 to 7 minutes. Do not thaw - this trick keeps them crisp and prevents premature browning. 6. Or rest, then fry: If you plan to eat them the same day, let the pre-fried fries sit at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours. Fry just before serving for maximum crunch. Once golden and crispy, sprinkle a pinch of salt, add your favourite dip and dig in! These homemade fries are a little effort, but a whole lot of reward, especially on a day that celebrates them.
Reuters
21-02-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Corporate America is caught in a DEI ratchet
NEW YORK, Feb 21 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Corporate America was once eager to champion diversity in the workplace. Under hostile pressure from President Donald Trump's administration, executives from Citigroup (C.N), opens new tab to McDonald's (MCD.N), opens new tab are no longer so willing. This backsliding has taken many forms, but the threat of legal action is a ratchet forcing bosses in the same direction. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies aimed at addressing demographic disparities proliferated among workplaces in recent years, especially following protests over George Floyd's murder in 2020. Two-thirds of companies in the S&P 500 Index (.SPX), opens new tab issued a statement on the killing, according to advocacy group As You Sow; by 2023, half tied executive compensation to DEI metrics, consultancy Mercer found. That wave is now rolling back. On Thursday, Citi boss Jane Fraser said the bank will no longer require a diverse set of candidates for job interviews. Facebook owner Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab said it would end a similar hiring approach, opens new tab and mothball representation goals. McDonald's is ditching, opens new tab diversity targets – and even the word 'diversity' itself, favoring 'inclusion' instead. Goldman Sachs (GS.N), opens new tab dropped a requirement that boards it advises on initial public offerings include women and minorities, the New York Times reported. This might seem hypocritical. Take Walt Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab, for instance. The company led by Bob Iger once fought with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over legislation that banned classroom discussion of gender and sexuality. It held up diversity efforts as a reflection of its audience. Yet it's now performing a McDonald's-style linguistic switch-up: executives once compensated for 'diversity and inclusion' goals will be rewarded for 'talent strategy.' Management is in a genuinely difficult position. The Supreme Court's 2023 decision to end university admissions practices preferencing certain backgrounds could, theoretically, apply to human resources departments. Exploratory lawsuits could become enormously consequential test cases. A suit lodged against Starbucks (SBUX.O), opens new tab by the attorney general of Missouri this month over DEI policies refers to the college case; a group of investors sued retailer Target (TGT.N), opens new tab over its practices. President Trump's executive, opens new tab orders, opens new tab targeting, opens new tab diversity mandates both within the government and the companies it deals with adds to the pressure. Worse is the U.S. Department of Justice, which in February said that it intends, opens new tab to 'investigate, eliminate and penalize illegal DEI' preferences. The vagueness of this threat is its own compliance mechanism – no CEO wants to catch a federal probe and will therefore likely try to self-police. Industries to which Trump's Republican Party is hostile – including media giants like Disney – will have to be most on guard. Those like energy, which scores at the bottom of As You Sow's racial justice scorecard, may be less so. The DEI re-evaluation scramble is working as intended. Follow @jennifersaba, opens new tab on X CONTEXT NEWS Citigroup Chief Executive Jane Fraser said the bank will no longer require a diverse slate for job interviews and is dropping targets to diversify the workforce, Reuters reported on February 20. The U.S. Department of Justice on February 5 issued a memo designed to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs that 'violate the text and spirit of our longstanding federal civil-rights laws" and "undermine our national unity." The federal law enforcement intends to investigate and penalize companies in the private sector that have received federal funds and have DEI mandates and policies in place. For more insights like these, click here, opens new tab to try Breakingviews for free.
