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

1.  Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F
2. Place sweet potatoes and olive oil in large bowl, toss lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley.
3. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure the crispiest fries.
4. Bake until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally. Cook the fries for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Wasabi Mayonaise

1. Mix mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and honey together in a small bowl very well. Put it in a container and chill until ready to serve.