Pho-Inspired Fries (Phries)
Pho-Inspired Fries are seasoned with a flavorful seasoning blend inspired by Vietnamese pho and topped with lime mayo and fresh herbs.
Servings: 4
Calories: 451kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer optional (to cook the fries)
- Coffee Grinder to grind the spices
Ingredients
Pho Seasoning
- 1 whole star anise
- 2 whole green cardamom pods or ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 Tablespoons beef bouillon powder or use a reduced-sodium version
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
Umami Lime Mayo
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce
Pho Fries
- 650 grams frozen french fries
- ½ to 1 teaspoon pho seasoning
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons lime mayo
- 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro and/or Thai basil
Instructions
Pho Seasoning
- Add 1 whole star anise and 2 whole green cardamom pods to a clean coffee grinder. Pulse the grinder until the spices are coarsely ground. Add to the grinder 2 Tablespoons beef bouillon powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander and pulse until the spices are evenly ground and mixed. Transfer the seasoning mixture to a small airtight container.
Umami Lime Mayo
- Whisk together ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon fish sauce in a small bowl. Cover the bowl and transfer to the fridge until ready to use.
Pho-Inspired Fries
- Cook 650 grams frozen french fries according to the directions on the package (I find cooking them in the air-fryer yields the crispiest results).
- When the fries are golden brown and crispy, transfer them to a large plate. Sprinkle the fries evenly with ½ to 1 teaspoon pho seasoning (you will have seasoning left over - save it for future batches or use it on other foods, like popcorn) and drizzle them with 1 to 2 Tablespoons lime mayo. Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro and/or Thai basil over the fries and serve immediately with excess lime mayo to dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
