Japanese Frites

Name: Japanese Frites
Ingredients: vegetable oil, for frying; 1 tablespoon nori, flakes (see Note); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 pinch fresh ground pepper; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 -2 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1 -2 tablespoon other asian red chili sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 4 white sweet potatoes (3 pounds) or 4 orange sweet potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick sticks (3 pounds)

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

vegetable oil, for frying
1 tablespoon nori, flakes (see Note)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pinch fresh ground pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1 -2 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1 -2 tablespoon other asian red chili sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
4 white sweet potatoes (3 pounds) or 4 orange sweet potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick sticks (3 pounds)

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350.
2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the nori flakes with the shichimi togarashi, salt and pepper.
3

In another small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the sambal oelek and lime juice.
4

Working in batches, fry the sweet potato sticks until they are tender and golden, about 7 minutes.
5

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sweet potato fries to paper towellined plates to drain.
6

Generously sprinkle the hot fries with the nori-togarashi mixture and serve immediately with the spicy mayonnaise on the side.