Guess what? My Thai Spiced French Fries have made it to the Alexia Foods  top four in the semi finals of the Reinvent a Classic blogger contest. That means you can vote for them to become the next fry flavor to hit the stores in 2013. You can cast a vote every day (one time per 24 hour period) from now until March, 30th 2012. Each and every vote counts!
Go ahead and click over to their Facebook page to vote & then come back to get the recipe to make them yourself…..
If you don’t believe me how good these fries are then ask the Buddha above and the little girl in my pink ski jacket below (She came running downstairs in 90Ëš weather modeling it.)
There were a few things for certain when it came to my contest entry. I knew I wanted to use sweet potatoes and I wanted a unique flavor twist. The Thai spice adds lots of flavor. I also knew I wanted julienne cut fries because those are best for dipping.
Around here we really like to dip. Ketchup works, so does aioli. We are not too picky. Do you like to dip?
I asked the folks at Alexia if I could submit an entry for a “mixed bag” meaning a blend of half sweet potatoes and half russets. That was not allowed, so I needed to do that at home. I suggest you do too – as both potatoes make very good baked french fries……the russets were very tasty and they crisp up well.
Although I was very tempted to submit my recipe for Indian Spice Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Curry Aioli (which by the way are outstanding.) My husband and I talked out our strategy and decided perhaps the flavor of a yellow curry was not broad enough. People have a love/hate relationship with that spice.
The Thai red curry spice blend seems to suit more palates. We enjoy the one that comes in a little jar by Thai Kitchen. This paste has aromatic herbs such as lemongrass, galangal (Thai ginger) and fresh red chilis. I added a dash of cinnamon, a little bit more ginger and some lime juice to brighten up the flavor a bit more.
Have you ever cooked with Thai red curry paste before? If so, what do you do like to make with it?
You can check out more of my posts from the Alexia Challenge
- Sweet Potatoes or Russet?Â
- What are your Favorite Herbs and Spices?
- How do you Picnic?
- Indian Spice Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Curry Aioli
French Fry Recipe Links
- Baked Olive Oil French Fries Out of the Box Food
- Crab Fries Dainty Chef
- French Fry Balls Pomme Noisettes Køkken69
- Herb Paremsan French Fries Kitchen Runway
- Peanut Butter Crusted Sweet Potato Fries Fake Ginger
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You have the best French fries recipes ever!
Thanks Joy…..now if only I could take home a runners up or better yet a win in this contest 😉
These look great. I love your little girl in her warm coat in the middle of Summer. It’s fun to read your posts you really seem to enjoy your family.
Hi Damaris! We are having a great summer. I enjoy reading about your adventures with your family as well. Those kiddo’s keep us way busy huh?!
I adore sweet potato fries and these look delish! Love that you strategize with your husband!
Interesting! Those fries must be addictive.
Cheers,
Rosa
“Around here we really like to dip. Ketchup works, so does aioli. We are not too picky. Do you like to dip?”
Welcome to my life! I like a little food with my jar/bowl of dip. Ramekin? Nah. I need a BOWL of dip sometimes 🙂
Just like I like a little coffee with my cream. hah!
As for a dip you may like…TJ’s Mango Chutney. It’s spicy, but no garlic/onions/added salt which for me is heaven on earth. But still packs some heat.
Your fries and spice blend look soo good!
Yum! I loved the fry challenge. This just takes it to the next level. I love Thai food and I love sweet potato fries. Genius! 😉 Love it Marla!
I have been obsessed with baked sweet potato and russet fries this summer! These WILL be made this weekend 🙂
Yay! Let me know how they turn out 🙂 Have a wonderful & tasty weekend.
STOP. IT.
I love sweet potato fries.
I just fainted.
In love!
You gotta try them Bev…..don’t faint though OK!? xo
I’m a huge fan of potatoes and obviously fries. I bet these taste fantastic. And I too love to dip mine 🙂
Sweet potatoes are a pretty new ingredient for me. The idea of pairing them with thai red curry flavour is amazing! Must be a nice balance between the spices and the sweetness of the potatoes!
Yay! Awesome that you have jumped into the wonderful world of sweet potatoes. They get so sweet when baked & the little caramelized bits are out of this world!
Oh, wow. Now that’s a fun way to spice up fries!
Can’t wait to try these. Looking Good!
This looks like a winner to me – well done you. Glad to see the latest female in a ski jacket on your site has it zipped up and is not exposing her melons ; ) I see a theme developing here… snow bunnies you have known
Lucy, I really think the pinnacle of my existence is to be a snow bunny & to be surrounded by them. Thank goodness my daughter knows not to expose melons. Hopefully she decides to keep her zipper up when she is a teen on a spring break ski trip 😉
Love the Thai spicing! I’m about to post something with Thai-inspired flavors too :).
Hi Xialou, can’t wait to see your recipe with Thai spices. Your food is always so beautiful!!
Marla, these sound really yummy!
I LOVE YOUR RECIPES!!!
Kat, I LOVE your enthusiasm. Thanks so much my friend 🙂 Have a great weekend.
My husband is going to love these thanks! I love the way you presented them so elegant nice job Marla
I love Thai spices, especially red curry paste, it’s one of my favorites. I’ve used it in meatballs, soups, and stir-fries. It’s so fragrant. Can’t wait to try these fries!
Love these and that you chose baked ones… always a little healthier in my book : )
You know me girl, all about healthy. But also must be very, very tasty 🙂
Just today I thought of you while making potato wedges for a friend 😉 I love love thai red curry paste and I can’t wait to give this one a try!
I haven’t tried Thai red curry paste yet, but your fries are definitely a reason to, Marla!
These sound great. Good luck!
These look delicious Marla! Just I was thinking what to do with my left over harissa you left me craving for fries. I will make these! Might even dip into my harissa ’cause we’re dippers too 🙂
Tarte: I say you dip these fries into that amazing harissa you made. Would be a match made in heaven 😉
Wow. Those fries look so good!
Sounds like a winning recipe to me Marla. I love the fact that you went with sweet potatoes too! 🙂
Those fries look tasty, mama! Love the spice.
I love Thai red curry paste as well and will definitely have to try it with sweet potato fries … and yes, we are definitely “dippers” our house!
Yum! Loved that they’re baked, too!
this seems like an awesome french fry idea! I definitely toyed with submitting the Thai peanut butter flavor I came up with but just didn’t really work texture-wise. This, however, looks perfect!
Joanne, the PB sounds like a great idea. Also drenching these in coconut milk would have been great too. We’ll see what happens!
That shiny Buddha head is brilliant and I can see your husband’s head reflected in it as well :-). I like to cook Thai red curry chicken so I know the spices mixed in with these sweet potatoes make for some awesome baked fries!
Sounds delish, and your photos are magazine-worthy and more (as usual!)
Thanks so much Marian! *blush*
These sound fantastic! I think you nailed the french fry challenge for sure 🙂
Sarah, I hope I at least get a spot as a runner’s up in this challenge. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for your sweet comment 🙂
I love sweet potato fries, what a great way to make them unique!
I’m loving all of these french fry recipes! Great photos, Marla!
That looks like such a great combination of flavors!
I love sweet potato prepared this way – gorgeous flavours!
I love red curry. Lately I’ve been thinking plain old French fries are kind of boring. I used to LOVE them, but now I’m content with just eating a few. But with extra spice, and yes, I’m a fan of good dipping sauces, fries become addicting again! I just recently whipped up some green bean fries. It was definitely the basil dip that made those babies addicting. Will have to try these out…on both kinds of spuds of course.
These sound perfect! Awesome recipe!
Hi Marla,
I just love the texture of spicy french fries..they are so tempting….i am sure it will scintillates the taste buds.
I asked Buddha and he gave me a pinky promise these fries are out of this world!
Love the Thai spices!
looks yummy, bet they taste even better in a cute pink ski suit!!!
Wow! These sound absolutely delicious – I can’t wait to try them 🙂
Marla, I LOVE these! Especially the inclusion of ginger and cinnamon… genius.
I love chips and I love Thai food even more. Why have I never thought of combining the too? This is genius, thanks!!
My passion for sweet potatoes is still at large. This summer we’ve prepared variations of potatoes but yours looks savory, I’ll have some and try to mix something with catsup.
The first time I ever used red curry paste I added two heaping tablespoons to a curry. A little too spicy! Other than that experience I love cooking with it. Coconut milk and cardamom are a lovely addition as well.
Catherine, 2 tablespoons is a lot girl. Sounds like you have the ratio correct now. A little goes a long way 🙂
mm these sound really good, thanks for sharing this.
Simon