Japanese Long Cheesy Potato Fries

Ingredients

• 400 g boiled and peeled potatoes (Approximately 6 medium potatoes; mash completely smooth.)
• 400 g mozzarella cheese (Grated.)
• 32 g cornflour
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp chili flakes
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 0.5 tsp red chili powder
• 400 g breadcrumbs (Approximately; use as required for the double coating.)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (For the slurry.)
• 0.75 cup water (Use up to 1 cup (240 ml) to reach a medium consistency that coats the fries without being runny.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the boiled and peeled potatoes in a large bowl and mash them completely smooth, with no lumps.

2. 2

   Add the grated mozzarella, cornflour, salt, garlic powder, chili flakes, oregano, and red chili powder. Mix and mash until the mixture forms a soft, slightly sticky dough.

3. 3

   Transfer the dough to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Pipe long fries onto a lined tray, flattening them slightly if a classic fry shape is desired.

4. 4

   Freeze the piped fries for 20–30 minutes, until firm.

5. 5

   Mix the all-purpose flour and water until the slurry is smooth and lump-free. Adjust with the remaining water as needed so it has a medium consistency that coats the fries without running off.

6. 6

   Place the breadcrumbs in a tray or shallow dish, ready for coating.

7. 7

   Dip each frozen fry into the flour slurry, then coat it with breadcrumbs.

8. 8

   Repeat the slurry-and-breadcrumb coating once more for every fry. The double coating helps create extra crunch and seal in the cheese.

9. 9

   Freeze the coated fries for another 20 minutes to help prevent breaking and maintain a clean shape.

10. 10

    Deep-fry the coated fries at 170–175°C until golden, crispy, and puffed.

11. 11

    Serve the fries hot, optionally with a sprinkle of peri peri masala or with garlic mayo, cheese dip, or spicy mayo.

Notes

The source does not specify the frying oil quantity or a frying duration; use enough oil for deep-frying and fry until the stated visual cues are reached. Suggested serving options are peri peri masala, garlic mayo, cheese dip, or spicy mayo.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• snack
• vegetarian
• deep-fried
• crispy
• cheesy
• party food
• potato