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Nialee, 03/11/07
Nialee's Garlic Lovers FriesIngredients (use vegan versions): 2-3 large rusted potatoes - peeled and cut into French fries size*
1 whole garlic head - peeled
1 tablespoon parsley (small handful)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, add only if you want the extra spicy kick)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to your liking at the end)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
*I usually cut mine fries 1 to 1.5cm all round in thickness. You can also cheat and buy frozen cut fries, just make sure it's plain with no added spices or ingredients.
Toss 1 tablespoon olive oil with fries, line fries on cookie sheet single layer and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Place garlic, parsley, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and olive oil in a food processor and chop a few times. If you do not have a food processor you can also chop finely by hand and mixed it all together.
Pour all the fries into a bowl with the garlic paste mix and toss it all together. Place the fries back onto the cookie sheet and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
(If using frozen fries, just follow packaging instruction on cooking time. Toss the garlic paste mix with the fries 10 to 15 minutes before the fries are done.)
Also, if you decide to use a different type of potatoes, please adjust the cooking time. Because from what I've experienced, some potatoes (and or oven) cook faster then other, so within 20 minutes or so just keep your eyes on them till they're lightly golden brown (just come back and check on them every 5 minutes or so) before tossing the garlic mixture in and finishing it off.
I'm a bit salt sensitive so If I were you I would have the salt shaker handy, for my friends always seem to find them a bit bland in saltiness.
Makes: 3 to 4 servings, Preparation time: 5 to 10 minutes, Cooking time: 40-45 minutes
