I know we already enjoy potato fries as is and there are a million other ways to enjoy them, but one boring afternoon I thought of a more refreshing way of enjoying my fries. My love for Japanese food kicked in and Potato Fries Maki is born!
In my practice as a dietitian, the people I talk to often associate “fries” with an unhealthy diet because these are often deep fried in hydrogenated fats and sprinkled with lots of salt. But this doesn’t always have to be the case.
For example, this potato fries recipe I came up with has so much flavor in it but is not fried and no salt was added. The distinct potato flavor and crunch goes so well with the freshness and sweetness of mangoes and cucumber, the umami of crab sticks and seaweed and the creaminess of just a bit of Japanese mayo. Imagine enjoying fries together with fruit and vegetable as snack – best of both worlds, right? ?
As a dietitian who create healthy meal plans for clients, potato fries are often requested and I always happily oblige. With a pinch of careful meal planning, a sprinkle of nutritious food ideas and a dash of creativity, potato fries can definitely belong to a nutritious diet.
Potato Fries Maki
Ingredients:
300 grams frozen shoestring potato fries
2 pcs crab sticks
1/3 pc cucumber
1/2 pc ripe mango
3 Tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
18 pcs nori sheets
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 475F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. No need to add salt.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until crispy and golden brown (time varies depending on oven). Turn product halfway through baking time.
- While the fries are in the oven, cut cucumber, crab sticks, and mango into thin sticks or julienne strips. I prefer to pull thin strings of the crab sticks lengthways with my fingers (you can slice them into strips using a knife).
- Once the fries are baked and crispy, place about 3-4 pcs fries on top of the nori sheets and add the crab sticks, cucumber and mango on top.
- Top with Japanese mayo and wrap with the nori sheet.
- Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds or shrimp roe on top
- Serve and enjoy.
Each serving contains:
18 grams Carbohydrates
2.2 grams Protein
1.7 grams Fiber
257.6 mg Potassium
12.8 mg Vitamin C
9 grams Fat (23% of total calories)
74 mg Sodium
4.7 mg Cholesterol
2.7 g Sugar
Kain po!
This post is sponsored by Potatoes USA Philippines. All opinions are mine and values for nutrition information are based from the USDA Food Data Central.
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