Raw Sweet Potato “Fries” with Chipotle Mayo
Eating a raw food diet doesn’t mean giving up some of your favorite foods. I used to love to order sweet potato fries with chipotle mayo. But my body did not love eating them! I felt heavy, bloated and like I had been sedated! The deep frying plus all the saturated fat in the mayo completely obliterated any healthy benefits that the sweet potatoes were offering. The potatoes offered in this raw food recipe are a little more chewy than crispy but great! And the “mayo” is even better than the original unhealthy version!
Sweet Potatoes are a nutritional power house. High in vitamin A and vitamin c, they are also loaded with fiber. They are excellent immunity builders and also help balance blood sugars. Adding these wonderful tubers to your diet provide a great healthy way to snack.
Raw Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Mayo
Sweet Potato Fries
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup nama shoyu
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Slice sweet potatoes into fry shapes. These will dehydrate down quite a bit so I usually start with about 1/3 x 1/3.
- Mix together Nama Shoyu and olive oil. Pour into a large zip lock bag and add sweet potatoes. (you can also use any type container, just make sure that the potato slices are covered).
- Marinate over night.
- Drain, place on dehydrator screens, sprinkle with sea salt and dehydrate at 145 for 1/2 hour.
- Reduce temp to 115 and dehydrate until desired dryness is achieved. You will want to check them after about 4 hours. Some people like them very dry, I tend to like them less dehydrated.
Chipotle “Mayo”
- 1 cup pine nuts (soaked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juice from
- 1/2 to 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup filtered water
- 1/2 cup young coconut flesh
- 3 teaspoons chipotle seasoning
- Place all ingredients in Vitamix and blend until very smooth.
FRESH LOCAL AND BEST wrote on September 11, 2009
This is a great idea, maintaining much of the flavor without the deep-fried liability.
Ashley wrote on August 15, 2009
This is a great idea. When I eat raw I tend to avoid potatoes and sweet potatoes, but this recipe looks tasty.
Tanisha Marshall wrote on July 20, 2009
You have my mouth watering, I am making this recipe this weekend! I can’t wait! yummm
Lauren wrote on July 20, 2009
I’ve GOT to make these ASAP! I looove sweet potato fries! I can never get them that small though! I tried to make them in the D before and they got chewy not crunchy, any tips? 🙂
The Veg Next Door wrote on July 20, 2009
I did a Google search and found a site that suggested substituting fresh coconut with Brazil nuts or macadameia. I’m tempted to try the substitution.
Stacy wrote on July 19, 2009
Thanks Susan! 🙂 Can’t wait to make them and share them with everyone!
Stacy wrote on July 18, 2009
Looks delicious! I’m making these Monday for a raw dinner, for a large group of people, could you please answer this little question so I know how many sweet potatoes I should buy…Thanks 🙂
Question:
When you say that you “start with them cut at about 1/3 x 1/3,” could you please tell me about how large the diameter would be? 1/4″ x 1/4″ or 1/2″ x 1/2″ in diameter, or another size? Thanks 🙂 And about what diameter do they shrink down to?
Susan wrote on July 18, 2009
I start by cutting my “fries 1/3″ x 1/3”. That is the diameter. The length varies due to the individual potato but I try to keep it consistent. They dehydrate down significantly. In the picture I believe that was 2 sweet potatoes.
debbie wrote on July 17, 2009
drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooollllllllllllllllllllll
that’s it, just drool
🙂