Salchipapa (South American Loaded Fries)

Salchipapa (South American Loaded Fries)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb.
    French Fries (frozen or hand-cut)
  • 2 ea.
    Beef Hot Dogs, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 ea.
    Large Eggs
  • 2 T
    Cilantro Aioli (recipe follows)
  • 2 T
    Aji Amarillo Aioli (recipe follows)
  • 2 T
    Ketchup
  • 1 ea.
    Green Onion, green part only, finely sliced (for garnish)
  • Fresh Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooking Oil (for frying)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 c
    Mayonnaise
  • 1 Bunch
    Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp.
    Chopped Fresh Oregano
  • 1 tsp.
    Chopped Fresh Oregano
  • 2 T
    Lime Juice
  • 1 T
    Orange Juice
  • 1 T
    Chopped Garlic
  • 1 tsp.
    Kosher Salt
  • 1 c
    Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c
    Aji Amarillo Paste (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 T
    Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 T
    Chopped Green Onion, white parts only (reserve green parts for garnish)
  • 1 T
    Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tsp.
    Chopped Garlic
  • 3 T
    Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp.
    Kosher Salt

PREPARATION

  1. To blanch the fries, heat oil in a large, heavy pot or deep fryer to 325°F. Working in batches, fry the potatoes for 4–6 minutes until soft and pale (not browned). Remove and let drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Increase oil temperature to 375°F. Fry the blanched fries in batches until deep golden brown and crisp, about 2–3 minutes. Add the hot dog rounds to the oil during the last 1-1/2 minutes of cooking (or fry separately for 1-1/2 minutes until hot and slightly crisp). Drain all well and season fries generously with salt.
  3. Meanwhile, cook eggs in a lightly greased skillet or on a flat top until set on the bottom and sunny-side up.
  4. Transfer the fries and hot dogs to a plate. Drizzle ketchup, Cilantro Aioli and Aji Amarillo Aioli over all in a zig-zag pattern. Top with the fried eggs. Garnish with cilantro and reserved green onion slices and serve.

By Shai Fargian, Chef/Partner
Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria, Charlotte, N.C.

Yield: Makes 1 large platter for 2 to 6