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Beef Tallow Fries with Furikake Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Description

Crispy and flavorful Beef Tallow Fries seasoned with savory Furikake and served with a spicy sriracha mayo dipping sauce. This recipe offers a delicious twist on traditional street-style fries, inspired by Oahu’s famous food trucks, delivering a perfect balance of rich, umami flavors with a kick of heat.


Ingredients

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Fries

  • 4 russet potatoes, peeled
  • ½ cup beef tallow
  • Coarse sea salt, to taste
  • ¼ cup Furikake seasoning

Sriracha Mayo

  • ½ cup sriracha sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into fries of your desired thickness. Rinse the cut fries under cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel to ensure crispiness.
  2. Heat the Beef Tallow: In a large heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer, heat the ½ cup of beef tallow over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C), suitable for deep frying.
  3. Fry the Potatoes: Carefully add the potato fries to the hot beef tallow in batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry them for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain the fries on paper towels.
  4. Season the Fries: While the fries are still hot, sprinkle with coarse sea salt and toss with the ¼ cup of Furikake seasoning to evenly coat the fries with its savory, umami flavor.
  5. Make the Sriracha Mayo: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup sriracha sauce with ¼ cup mayonnaise. Mix well until smooth to create a creamy, spicy dipping sauce.
  6. Serve: Arrange the seasoned fries on a serving platter and serve alongside the sriracha mayo for dipping. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Every truck in Oahu has its own spin on street fries; this recipe reflects a popular local favorite using beef tallow and Furikake.
  • Beef tallow imparts a rich, beefy flavor that makes the fries extra crispy and deliciously savory.
  • For healthier options, you can bake the fries, but deep-frying in beef tallow is essential for authentic texture and taste.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha in the mayo to control the spice level to your preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 251 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 609 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 17 mg