Name: Patatje Oorlog (War Fries)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-2 Tablespoons sambal oelek, or Sriracha sauce (dependent on spice tolerance); 1 inch fresh ginger, finely grated; 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 Tablespoon kecap manis; 2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar; Freshly cooked potato fries (to serve); Mayonnaise (to serve); 1/2 onion, finely chopped (to serve)

1

In a medium pan heat the canola oil. Add in the finely chopped onion and allow it to cook until it becomes soft.

2

Once done, add in the sambal oelek, ginger and garlic, and let all the ingredients cook for approximately 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

3

Add the peanut butter, chicken stock, kecap manis, and dark brown sugar, stirring to combine.

4

Cook over a medium heat, gently stirring to ensure the peanut butter is fully melted. Continue to cook for between 5-8 minutes until thickened. You want the consistency of ketchup. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a tablespoon or two of chicken stock.

5

After cooking time, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool slightly before using. The cooked peanut sauce can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

6

To serve: portion your cooked fries onto a plate or into a serving bowl.

7

Generously spoon over the peanut sauce, then add mayonnaise to your liking.

8

Top with some of the finely chopped onion, serve and enjoy!