Pomme Frites and Fish Sauce Aioli
This recipe is for crispy Pomme Frites (French fries) made with Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet potatoes, served with a tangy Fish Sauce Aioli dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt to taste
Ingredients for Fish Sauce Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet potatoes, and cut them into thin, even-sized sticks.
- Rinse the potato sticks under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add a batch of potato sticks into the hot oil and fry for about 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the fries to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining potato sticks.
- Sprinkle the hot fries with salt to taste.
- Instructions for Fish Sauce Aioli:
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, fish sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Whisk together until well combined and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Adjust the flavors by adding more fish sauce, lemon juice, or garlic according to your preference.
- Serve the Pomme Frites hot with the Fish Sauce Aioli as a dipping sauce. The combination of crispy fries and tangy aioli will make a delicious and flavorful snack or side dish. Enjoy!