Loaded Fries with Chorizo and Pickled Jalapenos
by Maldon Salt
Loaded fries are deliciously easy to make but hold so much flavour you’ll be finding yourself grabbing for seconds! It is the ultimate comfort food to be shared amongst your guests whilst watching a game on the TV. When it comes to the fries, there is no shame in using shop-bought, especially if you are tight for time! For toppings, we used chorizo, spring onions and pickled jalapenos to give heat to the dish whilst also adding cheese and sour cream to add a level of creaminess.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Start by cooking the fries according to the packet instructions.
Step 2
While the fries are cooking make the pickled red onions. Place the finely sliced red onion in a large bowl and add the Maldon Salt, then scrunch the salt into the onions to help soften them. In a small pan heat together the vinegar, equal quantities of water, and caster sugar until the sugar dissolves. Then pour the vinegar water over the onions and mix well, then set aside to pickle and cool.
Step 3
Pop a small frying pan onto a medium heat. Once hot, add in the chorizo and cook for 5-6 minutes until the oil has been released and the chorizo is crispy. Remove from the pan onto a plate lined with kitchen roll to remove the excess fat.
Step 4
When the fries come out the oven, spread them across a baking tray – if they aren’t already. Then sprinkle and toss in the smoked paprika. Grate over the cheddar cheese and then place them back into the oven until the cheese melts.
Step 5
Remove from the oven and scatter over the crispy chorizo pieces, some pickled jalapenos, drizzle over the sour cream. Drain the pink pickled onions and then scatter some across the top too and finally finish with some sliced spring onions and coriander leaves before serving.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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Maldon Salt to taste 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g -
600g Oven Fries 1x Sainsbury's French Fries 900g -
100ml White Wine Vinegar 1x Sainsbury's Wine Vinegar, White Wine 500ml -
75g Cheddar Cheese, grated 1x Sainsbury's British Mature Grated Cheddar Cheese 250g -
50g Caster Sugar 1x Sainsbury's White Caster Sugar 500g -
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika 1x Sainsbury's Smoked Paprika 44g -
2 x 65g packets Diced Chorizo, fried until crisp 1x Sainsbury's Spanish Diced Chorizo 150g -
1 Red Onion, finely sliced 1x Sainsbury's Red Onions Loose -
50g Sour Cream 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Soured Cream 150ml -
1 tbsp Pickled Jalapenos 1x Sainsbury's Sliced Jalapenos, Inspired to Cook 200g (90g*) -
1 handful Coriander, leaves picked 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g -
3 Spring Onions, finely sliced 1x Sainsbury's Spring Onions Bunch 100g