Spicy Cumin Fries

Serves: 5

Aurelia Collier

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

52

Sweetness

47

Sourness

48

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F

2

Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil, then divide the fries between them

3

Bake, tossing once or twice, until crisp and golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes

4

Transfer to a large bowl

5

Place the chiles in a bowl, cover with a plate and shake to release the seeds

6

Fish out the chiles, leaving the seeds behind

7

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat

8

Add the cumin seeds, peppercorns, chopped chiles and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes

9

Stir in the scallions and remove from the heat

10

Toss the fries with the spiced oil and season with salt

11

Remove and discard any large chile pieces

12

Photograph by Con Poulos