This may sound like a strange combination of ingredients, but it's AMAZING. I was inspired by the "truffle fries" at Ollies Duck & Dive, a delicious gastropub in Malibu. Inspired probably isn't even the right word, I essentially tried to replicate the recipe because it's that good but Ollies is pretty far out of the way, and I figured it would be a fun and unique recipe to bring to you guys. The three main components were quite simple to replicate but the sauce was a little more difficult, and though the final product tasted slightly different then what you get at Ollies, it was delicious. I made a plate for my boyfriend and I to share, and we quickly devoured the entire thing.
What's on your grocery list?
- TJ's Frozen Handsome Cut Fries ($1.99)
- Kale ($1.49)
- Red Onion ($0.79)
- Sugar ($3.49)
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Eggs ($1.49/dozen)
- Butter (Miyokos if you want to keep the recipe dairy free)
- Cayenne ($1.99)
- Salt ($1.99)
- Pepper ($1.99)
- Olive Oil
![broken image](http://custom-images.strikinglycdn.com/res/hrscywv4p/image/upload/c_limit,fl_lossy,h_9000,w_1200,f_auto,q_auto/1456664/fullsizeoutput_4cb1_tr0lm6.jpg)
For the Pickled Onions:
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Cut half a red onion into thin slices then set aside. In a medium bowl, combine Apple Cider Vinegar, warm water, sugar, and salt, and stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add red onion to the bowl and be sure onion is submerged in the liquid so that it is able to pickle. Let the onion pickle for at least one hour or make them further in advance, they last for a week or two in the fridge.
For the Lightly Loaded Fries:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients:
- 1/2 a bag handsome cut potato fries
- Pickled Onions
- 1/3 of a bag of Kale
- 1 1/2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup butter
- Sprinkle of cayenne
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees, layer two cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil. Evenly spread half the bag of french fries on a cookie sheet, then bake for 20 minutes.
![broken image](http://custom-images.strikinglycdn.com/res/hrscywv4p/image/upload/c_limit,fl_lossy,h_9000,w_1200,f_auto,q_auto/1456664/DSC_0012_w5i2ds.jpg)
Next, crack two eggs in half, using your fingers to catch the egg yolks, and let the white drain through into the sink. Add yolks to a medium sized metal or glass bowl. Use a spoon to scoop out half of one of the egg yolks, as you only need 1 1/2 yolks or 2 small yolks. Add juice from 1/4 lemon then whisk mixture until well combined. Bring water in a pot, that the bowl could sit on top of, to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a small mug in the microwave for about 25 seconds. Place the bowl with the yolks and lemon on top of the pot (be sure the water isn't touching the bottom of the bowl). Continue whisking egg and lemon mixture as you add in the melted butter, then season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. After mixture is well combined, set aside.
![broken image](http://custom-images.strikinglycdn.com/res/hrscywv4p/image/upload/c_limit,fl_lossy,h_9000,w_1200,f_auto,q_auto/1456664/fullsizeoutput_4cb2_a1bhbd.jpg)
After, 10 minutes remove kale from oven and set aside, it should be nice and crispy! I was shocked at how good this tasted on its own.
![broken image](http://custom-images.strikinglycdn.com/res/hrscywv4p/image/upload/c_limit,fl_lossy,h_9000,w_1200,f_auto,q_auto/1456664/DSC_0038_mezx2k.jpg)
Turn the oven to a high broil, and bake the fries for another 5 minutes, or until they are crispy enough for you. Then, plate them, top with pickled onions (patted dry with paper towels), crispy kale, and sauce drizzled generously across everything.
![broken image](http://custom-images.strikinglycdn.com/res/hrscywv4p/image/upload/c_limit,fl_lossy,h_9000,w_1200,f_auto,q_auto/1456664/10F0DAAE-BA09-45F7-9FAB-6B27133DA5E0_gynaio.jpg)
I know this seems like a strange recipe, but I promise if you give it a shot it is something you and the rest of the table will not be able to stop eating, so give it a try!
XX Delaney