Sumac Fries
Need a snack? These fries seasoned with sumac will become your new addiction!
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed and cut into sticks ¼ inch (5 mm) thick
- Canola oil, for frying
- 1 tbsp ground sumac
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, rinse the potatoes under cold running water until the water runs clear. Let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a clean dishcloth.
- Blanch half of the potatoes at a time in the oil for 5 minutes. Drain and place on one half of the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining potatoes. Set aside.
- Increase the temperature of the deep fryer to 350°F (180°C). Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C).
- Fry half of the blanched potatoes in the oil for 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain well. Place in a metal bowl and immediately season with salt and half of the sumac. Mix well. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven, uncovered. Repeat with the remaining blanched potatoes and sumac.
- Serve the fries with harissa mayonnaise, if desired.
Need a snack? These fries seasoned with sumac will become your new addiction!