Recipe of the day: Loaded fries with Russians, chakalaka and cheese

This South African-inspired comfort food brings together crispy fries, savoury sausages, and a tangy-sweet relish, all smothered in oozy cheese for the ultimate snack or party treat.

Every bite promises pure, delicious satisfaction.

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Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 1 hour
Serves: four

Ingredients

• 200g frozen chips
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 50g cheese, extra for melting on top
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 Russians
• 1 tin chakalaka
• Chopped herbs for garnish

Method

1. Fry/ airfry or oven bake the chips.
2. Melt the butter in a pan.
3. Stir in the flour and heat through for a minute.
4. Take off the heat, add your milk, and whisk to form a smooth sauce.
5. Place back on the heat and whisk until the sauce coats the back of a spoon without displacing.
6. Whisk in the cheese until melted into the sauce.
7. Fry the onion until golden.
8. Fry the Russians, chopping them into pieces once cooked.
9. To serve, place chips on a plate, top with onions and Russian pieces.
10. Then add cheese sauce and top with chakalaka.
11. Sprinkle some cheese on top and grill until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
12. Garnish with chopped herbs.

Recipe supplied by: Koo.co.za

Recipe of the day: Loaded fries with russians, chakalaka and  cheese

This South African-inspired comfort food brings together crispy fries, savoury sausages, and a tangy-sweet relish, all smothered in oozy cheese for the ultimate snack or party treat.

Every bite promises pure, delicious satisfaction.

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Ingredients

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• • 200g Frozen Chips

• • 1 tbsp Butter

• • 2 tbsp Golden Cloud Flour

• • 2 cups Milk

• • 50g Cheese, extra for melting on top

• • 1 Onion, sliced

• • 4 Russians

• • 1 tin KOO Mild and Spicy Chakalaka

• • Chopped herbs for garnish

Instructions

1. Fry/ airfry or oven bake the chips.
2. Melt the butter in a pan.
3. Stir in the flour and heat through for a minute.
4. Take off the heat, add your milk, and whisk to form a smooth sauce.
5. Place back on the heat and whisk until the sauce coats the back of a spoon without displacing.
6. Whisk in the cheese until melted into the sauce.
7. Fry the onion until golden.
8. Fry the Russians, chopping them into pieces once cooked.
9. To serve, place chips on a plate, top with onions and Russian pieces.
10. Then add cheese sauce and top with chakalaka.
11. Sprinkle some cheese on top and grill until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
12. Garnish with chopped herbs.