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Hidden Heart Fries with Anchovy Garlic Melt Recipe

Hidden Heart Fries with Anchovy Garlic Melt Recipe

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Enjoy these Hidden Heart Fries with Anchovy Garlic Melt, where a simple fry transforms into a gourmet snack with a buttery, salty center.

Ingredients

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For the Stuffed Fries

  • 4 large starchy potatoes (like Russets or Bintjes)
  • 1 liter neutral oil (sunflower or canola), for frying
  • Salt flakes, for serving
  • Optional: fine cornmeal for dusting

For the Anchovy-Garlic Butter

  • 80g room temperature unsalted butter
  • 5 anchovy fillets, mashed to a paste
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Optional: lemon zest or tiny splash of white wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Anchovy Butter: In a small bowl, combine butter, anchovies, garlic, parsley, and pepper. Mash until smooth. Chill in the fridge or freeze until firm.
  2. Shape the Fries: Peel potatoes and cut them into chunky fry shapes. Use a thin apple corer or straw to carefully remove the center of each.
  3. Fill: Roll the butter into small logs. Press or pipe a piece into each fry cavity. Optionally seal both ends with small bits of potato. Freeze briefly (20–30 min) to keep the butter solid during frying.
  4. First Fry: Heat oil to 150°C. Fry the fries for 5 minutes until soft but not browned. Let cool on paper towels.
  5. Second Fry: Heat oil to 190°C. Fry again until deeply golden and crisp, 3–4 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, sprinkled with flaky salt and extra herbs if desired. Serve as-is or with a lemony aioli dip.

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Keywords: Hidden Heart Fries, Anchovy Garlic Melt, Stuffed Fries, Gourmet Snack, Appetizer