SnackSide Dish

Patatje Oorlog (Dutch 'War Fries')

Name: Patatje Oorlog (Dutch 'War Fries')
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: dutch
Ingredients: 400 g french fries frozen; 4 tbsp peanut butter smooth; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp brown sugar; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 4 tbsp water; 4 tbsp mayonnaise; 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely diced; 500 ml vegetable oil

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

Vegetarian

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

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

61%Score

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

Storage

Patatje Oorlog is best enjoyed fresh; the sauces will make the fries soggy if stored.