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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Kumara Fries

How to order / say it
Say it Kūmara Fries — [KOO-mah-rah]
Order I'd like the Kūmara Fries, please.
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Sweet potato fries, often seasoned and roasted or fried.

Why try it?

Kūmara Fries are a modern take on a traditional Māori staple, symbolizing the New Zealander's appreciation for native produce and simple yet flavorful snacks. They represent a delicious way to enjoy local ingredients.

How it tastes

These fries are beautifully sweet yet savory, with a soft and fluffy interior that contrasts with a crispy exterior. When seasoned perfectly, they offer a complex flavor profile that's both hearty and satisfying.

Origin & History — first documented: 1990

Kūmara, a type of sweet potato, has been a staple in the Maori diet long before European settlement. The modern incarnation as fries gained popularity in the late 20th century as a healthier, more flavorful alternative to regular potato fries, reflecting the growing interest in native New Zealand ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g kūmara
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp paprika
  • 🧂 to taste pepper

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. 2 Peel and cut kūmara into fries.
  3. 3 Toss with olive oil, salt, paprika, and pepper.
  4. 4 Bake in the oven until crispy and golden brown.

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