Real Food Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Kumara Chips
What is kumara, you might ask?
Kumara could be called the newest addition to my list of favorite foods, but really it’s just a variation of one that’s already on there–kumara is New Zealand’s sweet potato!
And in New Zealand, what I have always known as french fries, they call chips. So Kumara Chips? Otherwise known as Sweet Potato Fries!
I posted the recipe for my Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries here, but I figured a better explanation of how to prepare them was in order (plus, I love kumara and decided they needed their own post!) Gold Kumara are my favorites. I love their mild sweet flavor.
I like to bake mine in the oven as opposed to deep frying them. My method is clean, quick, easy, and so delicious that my husband is lucky if they all reach the table for dinner!
Kumara Chips or Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients:
2-3 kumara or sweet potatoes 1/4 c. melted coconut oil or grapeseed oil 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 tsp. cinnamonDirections:
Chop the kumara or sweet potatoes into french fry shapes (or chips if you’re a Kiwi or Brit!). Choose the thickness you prefer–thicker steak fries will just take a bit longer to cook.
Place all ingredients in a large plastic bag and toss it around until all the potatoes are well coated with oil and spices.
Place all the fries on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake at 400 F for about 30 minutes, flipping at ten minute intervals.
Kumara chips are fantastic served with just about anything–burgers, salads, or, of course, fish & chips!
This post is linked to Monday Mania, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Real Food Wednesday, It’s a Keeper Thursday, Fight Back Friday
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Jill @ The Prairie Homestead
May 30, 2011 at 9:07 amI had no idea what a kumara was until I read this post, but they sound delish! Of course, I like anything potato-related though… :)
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
May 30, 2011 at 10:02 pmYum! These look delicious! I would definitely use the coconut oil over the grapeseed though. I get a nice energy boost from coconut oil and all those wonderful medium chain saturated fats.
Kristen
June 3, 2011 at 8:57 amI love sweet potato fries. Baked with coconut oil, they sound even better. I am definitely going to have to try these.
Mustangsally
June 20, 2011 at 4:59 amGood old Kiwi Kumara… this recipe sounds really delicious.. I’m going to try this…
Rosie
June 23, 2011 at 2:00 amThey look great – better than mine. I love kumara chips!!
lisa
August 13, 2011 at 6:06 amThese were delicious! Thanks for sharing…
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