Sweet coconut spring rolls

Ingredients

For the potatoes:

• Potatoes: 3 to 4 large ones (peeled and cut into French fries style sticks)
• Cornstarch (Maïzena): 3 to 4 tbsp. tbsp (for coating)
• Rice flour: 1 tbsp. tbsp (optional, for extra crunch)
• Salt: According to your taste
• Red chili powder: ½ tsp. coffee
• Oil: For frying

For the honey and chili sauce (Honey Chilli):

• Oil: 1 tbsp. tbsp
• Garlic: 1 tbsp. tbsp (finely chopped)
• Spring onion whites: 2 tbsp. tbsp (chopped)
• Green pepper: ½ cup (cut into thin strips)
• Green chili peppers: 2-3 (split in half)
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp. tbsp
• Red chili sauce: 2 tbsp. tbsp
• Vinegar: 1 tbsp. coffee
• Honey: 2 to 3 tbsp. tbsp (to be added at the very end)
• Sesame seeds: 1 tbsp. coffee (roasted)
• Cives (onion green): For the garnish

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Instructions

1. Preparing and frying potatoes

1. Precooking (Optional): Boil the potato sticks briefly in salted water for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but not cooked through. Drain and dry them completely.
2. Coating: In a bowl, mix the potatoes with the cornstarch, salt and chili powder. Make sure each piece is well coated.
3. Double frying: *Fry the potatoes in hot oil until lightly browned.
   • Remove them, let them rest for a minute, then fry them for a while second time over high heat until golden brown and very crispy. It’s the secret to perfect crispiness.

2. Preparation of the sauce

1. Heat the oil in a wok. Add the chopped garlic, green chilies and the whites of the spring onions. Sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Add the pepper and sauté over high heat for a minute (they should remain crunchy).
3. Add the soy sauce, chili sauce and vinegar.
4. Optional: For a thicker frosting, add a little diluted cornstarch (1 teaspoon starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) and stir until thickened.

3. Assembly

1. Reduce the heat to low (or turn it off) and add the fried potatoes to the sauce.
2. Adding honey: Drizzle the honey over the potatoes. Mixing over too high a heat could cause the potatoes to soften.
3. Mix everything quickly until the potatoes are well glazed.

4. Finishing Touches

1. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds and chopped onion greens. Serve immediately while it’s hot and crispy!