This recipe was inspired by a trip I took to Amsterdam last summer.
I was strolling through the very scenic Vondel Park taking in all of the natural wonder. All of the walking made me a bit hungry. I wasn't hungry enough for a full meal, but I wanted more than a snack. I stumbled upon a stand that was selling fries and that seemed to be the best option for the moment.
The woman serving me was very kind as she filled a paper cone with thick cut, rustic looking fries. She began to reach for a bottle of mayonnaise and she doused my fries in it. I was a bit shocked as I expected ketchup to be given to me (on the side). I am very American after all and ketchup goes with fries the way peanut butter goes with jelly. It was not my preference but I said to myself "When in Rome!". I ate the fries & honestly the mayonnaise was an interesting accoutrement but after a few bites it was difficult to eat. Mayonnaise is really fatty and so are French fries.
I desperately wanted to recreate this meal using ingredients that I have in South Korea. I also wanted to take the flavor of mayonnaise up a notch because it is a very dense condiment. The Korean sweet potatoes add a hint of sweetness and texture to the fries and the wasabi mayonnaise definitely sends the tastebuds into a frenzy. This truly is a Pop Of Taste! Enjoy ❤- Markita XO
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large Korean sweet potatoes, skin on, cut into 1x3-inch strips
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
- 2-3 teaspoons of wasabi paste (more if you like it spicy)
- 2 teaspoons of honey
Directions
Sweet Potato Fries
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F
- Place sweet potatoes and olive oil in large bowl, toss lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure the crispiest fries.
- Bake until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally. Cook the fries for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Wasabi Mayonaise
- Mix mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and honey together in a small bowl very well. Put it in a container and chill until ready to serve.