After traveling to Washington DC, I encountered a restaurant recommended by many of the locals: Good Stuff Eatery. Opened by celebrity chef Spike on the Food Network Channel, we began our food adventure.
Their menu has gourmet twists that can be made by any cook (the flavors, however, are another story). Although these burgers were delicious, I'm not here to rave about the meat.
Very do-able and easily found (I found this on Oprah's website), their Village Fries were amazing. Paired with my favorite sauce, their Sriracha Mayo, this recipe is to die for.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Red Bliss potatoes
- 1 cup chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 cup chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup sea salt
- Canola oil for deep-frying
- 2 cups Homemade Basic Mayonnaise (below)
- 1/2 cup sriracha hot sauce
- 2 Tbsp. sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 2 cups grapeseed oil
Directions
To make Homemade Basic Mayonnaise: Add the eggs, mustard, vinegar and salt to a food processor or blender. Process for 30 seconds in the food processor, or for 10 seconds in the blender. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil slowly at first, then add in a thin, steady stream until all the oil is added and the mixture is smooth. Stop the motor and taste. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little hot water. If too thin, process a little longer. The mayonnaise can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
To make Sriracha Mayonnaise: Add the mayonnaise, sriracha and condensed milk to a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. The mayonnaise can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
To make fries: Wash and scrub potatoes under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut in half lengthwise, then into long strips about 1/4-inch thick.
In a deep pot or deep-fat fryer, heat about 3 inches of oil until a thermometer reads 250°. Line a metal tray or baking sheet with paper towels.
Add one handful of the potatoes to the pot. Fry until tender but have no color. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on the paper towels. Repeat the procedure until all the strips are cooked. Refrigerate until cool.
Reheat the oil to 350°. Line the metal tray with fresh paper towels.
Add the cooled potatoes a few handfuls at a time and fry until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on the paper towels. Toss with the rosemary, thyme and salt while the slices are still hot. Serve immediately.
To make Sriracha Mayonnaise: Add the mayonnaise, sriracha and condensed milk to a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. The mayonnaise can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
To make fries: Wash and scrub potatoes under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut in half lengthwise, then into long strips about 1/4-inch thick.
In a deep pot or deep-fat fryer, heat about 3 inches of oil until a thermometer reads 250°. Line a metal tray or baking sheet with paper towels.
Add one handful of the potatoes to the pot. Fry until tender but have no color. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on the paper towels. Repeat the procedure until all the strips are cooked. Refrigerate until cool.
Reheat the oil to 350°. Line the metal tray with fresh paper towels.
Add the cooled potatoes a few handfuls at a time and fry until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on the paper towels. Toss with the rosemary, thyme and salt while the slices are still hot. Serve immediately.
Try it paired with your next burger-- you won't be disappointed.
