Afghani Steak Fries Recipes

EASY STEAK FRITES

Steps:

• Season the tots with the paprika and half the Montreal seasoning. Bake according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steaks on both sides with the lemon pepper seasoning and the remaining 2 teaspoons Montreal seasoning. Add the steaks to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove to a cutting board to rest.
• For the peppercorn horseradish sauce: Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, peppercorns, Worcestershire and Montreal seasoning to a bowl, then stir until well combined.
• Mound the tots on a platter and place the steaks alongside. Pour the sauce into a bowl to serve. Garnish with fresh parsley.

AFGHANI STEAK FRIES

Steps:

• Wash the whole potatoes.
• Put the potatoes in a large dutch oven or another type of large vessel that you have filled with water.
• Bring the water to a boil, lower heat slightly, and boil for 20 minutes, or until tender.
• Remove the potatoes from the hot water and set aside until cool.
• Peel the potatoes and cut each potato into four long pieces (the long way).
• Heat the oil and fry the potatoes in batches, leaving enough room for easy turning.
• Fry until the potato pieces are golden.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Place the potatoes on a serving dish and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and ground coriander.
• Serve with ketchup.

FIRNI (AFGHAN CUSTARD)

Steps:

• Pour about 1/2 cup of the milk into a small bowl, and the rest into a medium saucepan. Whisk the cornstarch with the milk in the bowl until smooth, and then add it to the milk in the saucepan. Whisk in the sugar and cardamom. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly to avoid lumps and it sticking to the bottom, until it's gently bubbling and thick like cream of wheat, for 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the almonds. Continue to whisk for 2 more minutes. Take off the heat and pour into a totally dry 9-inch diameter and 3 1/2-inch deep serving bowl (it fills halfway). Let cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature. Then put in the refrigerator and chill until soft but firm, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Sprinkle with ground pistachios and serve.

STEAK FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Mix olive oil and grill seasoning together in a large bowl. Add potato wedges and toss to coat.
• Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Crumple up foil slightly and grease with cooking spray. Arrange potato wedges on the foil so that they are not touching and have enough room to cook.
• Bake in the preheated oven, turning once, until brown and crispy, about 25 minutes.

STEAK-FRITES

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, make small incisions, about 1 1/2 inches apart in the fat around the outside of each steak.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet or sauté pan over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the steaks and sear for 1 minute on each side. Reduce the heat to medium. Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper and continue cooking, turning the steaks every other minute, until you see little pearls of blood come to the surface, about 6 to 8 minutes. The steaks should be cooked rare to medium for juicy, tender meat.
• Remove the steaks and place them on warmed plates. Over medium heat, deglaze the pan with the water and swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Drizzle these pan juices over the meat and serve at once with fries.