Kapsalon (Dutch Loaded Fries)

Sides

Prep Time: less than 30 mins Cook Time: 10 to 30 mins Servings: Serves 2 Source:

Ingredients

For the spice mix:

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp garlic powder

½ tsp ground cardamom

pinch allspice

pinch ground cloves

½ tsp ground cinnamon

pinch ground nutmeg

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

salt and freshly ground pepper


For the kapsalon:

2 large chicken thighs, skin removed

2 tbsp olive oil

2–3 large handfuls frozen French fries

1 tomato, thinly sliced, seeds discarded

½ red onion, thinly sliced

¼ cucumber, thinly sliced

75g/2½oz Gouda cheese, grated

2 tbsp chilli sauce

2 tbsp garlic sauce

Directions

Combine all of the spice mix spices, then toss the chicken in the spice mix. Fry the chicken in a hot sauté pan in olive oil for around 20 minutes until cooked through. Leave to cool and then shred the meat. Set aside.

Cook the frozen fries according to the pack instructions, using a deep fryer, oven or air fryer.

Place the chips in a cast iron, or similar ovenproof serving dish. Scatter the chicken, tomato, red onion and cucumber over the chips, followed by the cheese. Grill until the cheese is golden and melted. Drizzle over the chilli and garlic sauces and serve immediately.