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Good question — for french fries, the standard deep-frying temperature is:

- **325°F (163°C)** for the first fry
- **375°F (190°C)** for the second fry

This is the classic **double-fry method**:

- **First fry:** cooks the inside until tender
- **Second fry:** makes the outside golden and crispy

If you're doing just **one fry**, aim for:

- **350–375°F (175–190°C)**

A few quick tips:
- Don’t overcrowd the fryer
- Let oil return to temperature between batches
- Dry the potatoes well before frying
- Salt right after frying

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Quark Soup corn kernels, milk, sugar, served warm in a cup or bowl with spoon.

Great question! I think you may mean **ćevapi / cevapcici** (the Balkan grilled meat sausages). If so, the seasoning is usually **simple rather than heavily spiced**.

Typical seasonings used in ćevapi are:

- **Salt**
- **Black pepper**
- **Garlic** or garlic powder
- Sometimes **paprika**
- Sometimes a little **baking soda** for texture
- Occasionally **onion** or onion powder

In many traditional versions, the flavor comes more from:
- the **meat blend**,
- the **grilling**,
- and the **flatbread / sides**,

than from lots of spices.

# # # Common meat mix
Usually one or more of:
- beef
- lamb
- pork, depending on region

# # # Regional differences
Different countries and families make them differently:
- **Bosnian style** is often very simple
- **Serbian versions** may use a few more seasonings
- some recipes add **smoked paprika** or more garlic

# # # Simple seasoning base
A basic version would be:

- 1 lb ground meat
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika optional

If you meant a different dish by “chivape,” tell me the country or spelling and I can give the exact spice blend.

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