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Patatje Oorlog (War Fries)

Patatje oorlag is a popular Dutch street food with the name translating to “war fries.” Thick-cut potato french fries are the most common snack food in the Netherlands and are served with a variety of sauces. Patatje oorlag comes with several toppings such as heavy Dutch mayonnaise, peanut sauce, curry ketchup, and diced raw onions. The combination of toppings has the dish resembling a battleground, and the flavors are said to “war” and clash in the mouth.

Recipe Servings: 6

Prep Time
20 minutes
+ 25 minutes resting
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

Mayonnaise:
Peanut Sauce:
Fries:
  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled
  • Canola oil, as needed for frying
  • Salt, to taste
  • Curry ketchup, as needed for topping
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced

Directions

    For Mayonnaise: 
  1. Whisk together the egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt, and cayenne until well blended.
  2. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream while continuing to whisk until the mixture thickens.
  3. For Peanut Sauce:
  4. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the onion and garlic and fry a few minutes.
  6. Whisk in milk, soy sauce, chili paste, peanut butter, and caster sugar.
  7. Bring to a boil, continuing to whisk, until the texture becomes smooth.
  8. Remove from heat and set aside.
  9. For Fries:
  10. Cut the potatoes, first in thick slices, and then in long strips.
  11. In a deep, heavy frying pan or deep fryer, heat oil to 325°F.
  12. Rinse the potatoes and dry with a cotton towel.
  13. Working in small batches, fry until lightly golden.
  14. Remove the potatoes from the oil and let rest in a colander about 25 minutes.
  15. Heat frying oil to 375°F and, working again in small batches, fry for a second time, until the fries are golden.
  16. Remove to drain and season with salt.
  17. Serve by portioning the fries on plates or paper boats, then top with mayonnaise, peanut sauce, and curry ketchup.
  18. Add sprinkled onions over top and serve hot.

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