Gaucho (gaÃºcho in Portuguese, gaucho in Spanish) is a term commonly used to describe residents of the South American pampas, chacos, or Patagonian grasslands, found principally in parts of Argentina, Uruguay, Southern Chile, and Southern Region, Brazil. In Brazil, it is also used to designate people from the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Make ready-to-cook frozen French fries: 1  Peel and cut the potatoes you want to freeze into french fry lengths.. 2  Boil cut potatoes in salted water until partially cooked. 3  Drain and place in a single layer on a sprayed sheet pan.4  Freeze until solid; transfer to freezer bags or containers and put in freezer. (or whatever amount you want to work with.) Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. 2  Simmer the diced potatoes in salted water until just tender. 3  Spray a sheet pan with non-stick cooking oil and spread cooked potatoes in a single layer on the pan. 4  Place the pan of diced potatoes in the freezer until frozen solidly.
Storage: Store potatoes in a cool dry place. They will keep at room temperature for up to two weeks and longer when stored in cool temperatures. If potatoes are purchased in a plastic bag, remove them from the bag and place in a basket or other such type of a container so that they will have proper air circulation.