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An aerial image of vegan furikake fries on a lined baking dish atop a wooden table.

Vegan furikake fries

Gluten free
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Food Intolerance Friendly
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the oven fries:

  • 1 kg potatoes see intro about which variety to choose
  • Vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes

For the vegan furikake

  • 1/2 cup 60g sesame seeds (I like to use half black and half white for visual interest, but I didn't have any black sesame seeds on hand)
  • 1-2 sheets of nori finely chopped (I fold the nori into a tiny little square, and use my scissors to chop)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar brown sugar would also work

To serve:

  • Vegan kewpie mayo
  • Tabasco chilli sauce
  • Whatever you want to serve them with

Instructions
 

METHOD:

  • Use a fork the prick a few little holes in each potato. This will help the salt water permeate the potato flesh, flavouring them from the inside out.
  • Place the potatoes in a medium large pot, and add the tablespoon of sea salt. Make sure it's sea salt, and trust me. You're not consuming that whole tablespoon of salt, it's just for flavour. My flavour is sea salt, in case Craig David ever asks.
  • Place the potatoes over a high heat, and allow to boil for around 7-10 minutes. You want to be able to stick a knife in them, still with a bit of firmness.
  • Once they're cooked, transfer them to a colander, and allow to steam dry and cool a little. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Take a large oven tray, and cover the bottom of it with your oil of choice. Place it in the hot oven, and allow to heat for around 10-15 minutes.
  • Slice the potatoes into the fries of your dreams, aka whatever size you like. Cooking time will vary a little based on how thick you cut them and how well you par boiled them.
  • Place the chips into the hot oil, leaving space between each chip. Overcrowding is an oven chips worst nightmare, so ideally, cook the chips in two batches. Annoying, yes, crispy, also yes. Your call.
  • Cook the chips for around 30 minutes, before turning, sprinkling with sea salt, and cooking for an additional 15. ALTERNATIVELY, place your oven on the highest setting, and grill for around 10 minutes on each side. The first option is preferable, the second option is for hangovers or hangry emergencies.
  • While the chips are cooking, make the furikake. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until they're golden, and then add the chopped nori and salt. Stir well to combine, and then add the coconut sugar. It should melt instantly, creating a sticky, delicious sesame condiment, that can be eaten by the spoonful.
  • Once the chips are golden brown, serve them immediately with as much furikake as you're into (I recommend the whole batch, obviously) and any condiments you're into (all of them, obviously)
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