Go Back
–+ servings
manchurian fries served in two white plates with a fork
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

French Fries Manchurian

Manchurian Fries is a Indo Chinese appetizer where crispy Fries are coated in a sweet, spicy and tangy sauce that is finger licking good.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indo Chinese
Servings: 2
Author: Madhavi Kadaba

Ingredients

Manchurian Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons maggi sweet and spicy chili sauce ( or use sambal olek or any chili sauce + 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
  • 4 medium garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions ( white and greens separated)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, finely chopped

Fries

  • 3 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Manchurian Sauce

  • In a bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons of water, 4 tablespoons of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of Maggi sweet and spicy chili sauce ( or use any chili sauce + 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar), 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  • Heat a flat pan or a wok and add one tablespoon oil. Add 2 green chili, 1 tablespoon ginger and 4 large garlic cloves. Stir fry for 30-45 seconds in low flame. Do not brown the garlic.
  • Add 1 small finely chopped red onion and 2 shallots (white part) and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes till onion turn light brown.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and pour the Manchurian sauce. cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently. Taste the sauce and adjust any seasoning to your taste. It should be sweet, spicy and tangy. Turn off the heat.

Fries

  • You can either deep fry them, or use readily available fries from your favorite fast food place or use frozen fries (which can be deep fried, baked or air fried). Today I am sharing the Air Fryer method.
  • Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them to medium sticks and add them to a large bowl of water. Mix them lightly so they release some starch. Drain the water, add more water and soak the potatoes for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes drain all the water and transfer the potatoes to a clean kitchen towel. Wipe them till they are completely dry.
  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 F for 3 minutes. Transfer the dried potatoes to a clean bowl and add one tablespoon of oil and ¾th teaspoon of salt. Mix it well.
  • Add them to the air fryer in single layer, do not over crowd.  Air Fry at 380F ( 190 C ) for 18-20 minutes, shake the basket half way through. 

MIXING THE FRIES AND MANCHURIAN SAUCE:

  • Add the fries to the Manchurian Sauce and toss well. Just warm them for 30-45 seconds. Add the green part of the scallions and finely chopped coriander and serve them immediately.

Notes

For the best texture enjoy them immediately. If you have left overs, you can warm the up. They still taste good but will be soft.
Adjust the sauces according to your taste. My measurements are moderately spiced.