Patatje Oorlog (Dutch 'War Fries')
This popular Dutch snack combines crispy french fries with a savory and tangy trio of sauces: creamy mayonnaise, rich peanut sauce, and finely diced raw onion. It's a delightful explosion of flavors and textures in every bite.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 969 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, mustard, nuts, peanuts, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 400 gfrench fries, frozen
- 4 tbspmayonnaise
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely diced
- 500 mlvegetable oil
peanut sauce
- 4 tbsppeanut butter, smooth
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tspbrown sugar
- 0.5 tspgarlic powder
- 4 tbspwater
Equipment
saucepan · deep pan · slotted spoon · kitchen thermometer
The method
Step by step
- 1
Prepare the peanut sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and water.
About 2 min
- 2
Heat the peanut sauce over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: If the sauce is too thick, add a tiny bit more water, one teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or Dutch oven to 175°C (350°F).
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil reaches the correct temperature for crispy fries.
- 4
Carefully add the frozen french fries to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook’s note: Overcrowding the pan will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy fries.
- 5
Fry the french fries for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Adjust frying time based on your desired crispiness and the thickness of the fries.
- 6
Remove the fried french fries with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
About 1 min
- 7
Season the hot fries with a pinch of salt if desired.
- 8
To assemble, place the hot fries into serving bowls or paper cones.
About 1 min
- 9
Generously drizzle the peanut sauce over the fries, followed by the mayonnaise.
- 10
Sprinkle the finely diced yellow onion over the sauces.
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your Patatje Oorlog!
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 969.2kcal
- Protein
- 13.4g
- Carbs
- 50g
- Fat
- 80.8g
- Fibre
- 7g
- Sugar
- 8.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Patatje Oorlog is best enjoyed fresh; the sauces will make the fries soggy if stored.
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