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PBJ Debate: Jelly-Side Up or Down?
Whoa...am I the only one that was perplexed when you said top and bottom of a PB&J? Is there such a thing? For any sandwich for that matter. My sandwich making is entirely random I guess. Top, bottom, sides... It never even occurs to me when I build a sandwich. I guess I'm more function than form when it comes to these things, though I will admit to focusing on even distribution of the contents.
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Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I love sweet potato fries, but I agree. They have to be perfect. So far the best ones I've found are at Toast in San Francisco, I think they're better than the others due to their particular cut. Rather than being a thick square cut, they're kind of a smaller rectangular cut, which I think keeps them crispy.
PBJ Debate: Jelly-Side Up or Down?
Whoa...am I the only one that was perplexed when you said top and bottom of a PB&J? Is there such a thing? For any sandwich for that matter. My sandwich making is entirely random I guess. Top, bottom, sides... It never even occurs to me when I build a sandwich. I guess I'm more function than form when it comes to these things, though I will admit to focusing on even distribution of the contents.
PBJ Debate: Jelly-Side Up or Down?
O M G
definitely jelly on top BECAUSE that way the PB doesn't stick to the roof of my mouth. This is from an anti-PBJ/peanutbutter in general person though.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
Have you ever had them with honey and melted butter? You might feel differently.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
One comment I did not see is that, for a diabetic like me, regular potato fries are a no-no (what with the high glycemic index of potatos). However, sweet potato fries are actually tolerable from a blood-sugar perspective. Something to keep in mind...
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
The only time I have ever had sweet potato fries was at the Galaxy Cafe in Austin, TX. They were absolutely wonderful. I guess you just have to find a place that knows the secret.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
Take the "greasy-ones" home and re-do 'em! Sprinkle with something delicious such as rosemary and a bit of garlic OR, make them into a curry...I hate waste!
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
LOVE LOVE LOVE sweet potato fries!!!
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
Most sweet potato fries I've had have been boring and forgettable. But there is this one bar....
My boyfriend and I will go here for lunch on occasion, and usually end up just splitting an order of their Boudreaux fries. What are Boudreaux fries, you ask? Copied straight from the menu: "Sweet Potato fries with Roast Beef Debris, topped with Bleu Cheese Crumbles, sugar & spice pecans and golden raisins."
And Oh. These are so incredible.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
YUM - I love sweet potato fries! I've only had them at a tapas place by my house and they have always been crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and definitely not greasy. They serve them with a great dipping sauce too! My only complaint is that the serving size is way too small for people to share, think McD's average size fries serving...
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I love sweet potato fries! I do agree that if you bake them (I like to use a wire rack on top of a cookie sheet, toss the wedges or fries in a little olive oil, kosher salt, pepper and garlic powder) they tend to turn out best (in my opinion). The garlic and pepper gives them more of a bite that might alleviate any excessive sweetness. Paired with a spicy mayo dipping sauce these fries are absolutely delicious!
I just recently had sweet potato chips and these were definitely better than their white-potato counterparts...they weren't greasy, very lightly seasoned and SUPER crispy. I think I am going to try to make chips next...
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
Extensive discussion of SPF, many by professionals
http://www.cheftalk.com/forums/food-cooking-questions-discussion/31088-sweet-potato-fries.html
Great site, too if you don't know it already
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I love sweet potato fries! If they are done right, they can be very crisp, not greasy or burnt.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
Maybe I have been lucky in having sweet potato fries that are hot and crisp, not soggy and greasy. But I like my fries with vinegar, and sweet potatoes have that extra bit of flavour that stands up to it better than white potatoes. So if you get a chance, make proper fries at home, using sweet potatoes, and sprinkle with malt or cider vinegar and salt. THEN decide.
When I eat out, I pretty much never get fries of any kind because I don't like them. But I do like them when I make them, because I get them right.
Another idea, as HelloChris suggested - do them in the oven. Cut the sweet potatoes into frylike shapes, toss with just a smidge of oil, and bake in a very hot oven until the insides are soft. When I do them this way I sprinkle with chili powder (sometimes homemade) for a lovely extra punch. Or bake them plain and sprinkle with chili-salt instead of plain salt when they are out of the oven. Not quite the same crispy as fried, but pretty good and fine for those wanting less oil in the diet.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I prefer sweet potato chips myself. With Guacamole as served at West End Tavern in Boulder, CO.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
1) Make them YOURSELF.
2) Make them in an oven.
I love them.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I've never cared for SP fries but at my cafe we make sweet potato hash browns which are quite yummy (and mega popular). We shred them and dust them with flour, cinnamon, and ceyanne pepper.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I LOVE great sweet potato fries!! I make my own sometimes, cut fairly thin, and either fried in grapeseed or peanut oil, or coated with one of those and baked in a hot oven. I 'garnish' them with ginger salt, which I make by grating fresh ginger into sea salt, tossing about for a bit, then sprinkling on the fries. I make mashed sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving...(I can't ABIDE the nasty marshmallow ones) by baking the potatoes unwrapped in the oven till soft, cooling slightly till I can peel them, adding a bit of butter, fresh orange juice, orange zest and grated ginger and freshly ground white pepper. I also LOVE them simply baked as Soigne outlines above. I add a sprinkling of freshly ground pepper to finish them off. I eat them at least twice a week during the 'season'. They go so well, however they are prepared, with pork and chicken and any kind of barbecue. I'll even have a large one baked as an entire meal. I don't understand anyone who doesn't like sweets, probably they got turned off by the marshmallow goop served at many Thanksgiving dinners. (Kinda like how people hate Brussels Sprouts, since they've only ever had them over-boiled from frozen.)
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
hmmm, I never really thought about it, but Adam, you're right, I've never had a batch of great sweet potato fries. I have had sweet potato chips that were pretty crunchy, but again nothing I crave...not like a hot order of frites served in a paper cone.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I never liked them until I had them CRISPY at a restaurant in Longmont Colorado. YUMMMM. Now I can't get enough. Prefer them to regular fries even!!
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
Flaccid, insipid, never crunchy on the outside, never fluffy on the inside sweet potato fries. It is such a disservice to the sweet potato.
It just wants to be baked in its own skin until its spitting sugar and then given a little pat of butter.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
@linghuey: I think we can reach across the aisle on this one.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I just wanted to chime in and say that I LOVE sweet potato fries. For me it's hit-and-miss when I make them in the oven, but I'm usually not disappointed if I have it at a restaurant.
(Come to Canada!)
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I been a bit busy lately so I haven't been able to get my daily dose of Adam's words but now that I have I'm sorry to say that I might have to stop being your friend Adam....I LOVE SWEET POTATO FRIES!
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I think sweet potato fries are best at a restaurant, when they're hot and crispy and few. I fell in love with them... then learned how BAD they can be when they come out of a freezer bag and are cooked in an oven.
My palate loves them like I love white chocolate/yogurt covered pretzels and kettle corn mixed with plain - it's the combination of the sweet and salty that does it for me.
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I've been disappointed with all the sweet potato fries I've ordered out. But I love oven sweet potato fries so much I make them nearly once a week, and I'm still not fatigued!
Sweet Potato Fries -- Who Likes These Things?
I've never had bad sweet potato fries Adam, but I see where you're coming from.
INteresting post...
I can relate to "palate fatigue" I think?
This shanghai resturaunt down the street from me makes the ultimate, most amazingly tasty perfect Spicy Peanut Noodle Soup. Normally I eat super slow to savour--but not with this meal. It's soooooo good.
I crave it all the time and eat it often. But if I order it too often I begin to hate it until I take a break from the stuff. Is that palate fatigue?
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I love sweet potato fries, but I agree. They have to be perfect. So far the best ones I've found are at Toast in San Francisco, I think they're better than the others due to their particular cut. Rather than being a thick square cut, they're kind of a smaller rectangular cut, which I think keeps them crispy.