The finished plate is an artwork of warm hues, with golden, hickory-smoked potatoes nestled on a bed of vibrant purple cabbage slaw. It's embellished by sunset-orange droplets of chili oil, a drizzle of creamy white sesame aioli and a sprinkle of strikingly green spring onions.

Hickory Smoked BBQ Asian Fusion Potatoes

Name: Hickory Smoked BBQ Asian Fusion Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: large Russet potatoes, 4 washed and cut into wedges; olive oil, 2 tbsp; Sea salt, to taste; smoked paprika, 2 tsp; Asian BBQ sauce, 1 tbsp; Purple cabbage, 1 head shredded finely; Carrots, 2 julienned finely; Rice vinegar, 2 tbsp; Sesame oil, 1 tbsp; sugar, 1 tsp; Sesame aioli, to serve; Fresh spring onions, to garnish chopped; Chili oil, to drizzle

Category BBQ

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: November 14, 2023

This recipe sparks an intriguing exploration as it mashes together the cozy comfort of BBQ with the elegant complexity of Fusion cuisine. It features the versatile potatoes, exuding their earthy charm while taking on a captivating Asian spice profile intertwined with the smoky goodness of BBQ.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large russet potatoes - 4 - washed and cut into wedges
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Sea salt - to taste
Smoked paprika - 2 tsp
Asian bbq sauce - 1 tbsp
Purple cabbage - 1 head - shredded finely
Carrots - 2 - julienned finely
Rice vinegar - 2 tbsp
Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
Sugar - 1 tsp
Sesame aioli - to serve
Fresh spring onions - to garnish - chopped
Chili oil - to drizzle

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍃🌫️

Preheat your grilling apparatus with hickory chips for that deep smoky aroma.
Step 2 - 🥔🌶️🍶🥣

Toss the potato wedges with olive oil, smoked paprika, sea salt, and Asian BBQ sauce, ensuring every piece is evenly coated.
Step 3 - 🥔🔥⏲️

Grill the potatoes until they are tender and smoky, for about 20 minutes. Remember to turn them occasionally to secure even grilling.
Step 4 - 🥬🥕🥣

Prepare the slaw by tossing the shredded cabbage and julienned carrots with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of sugar.
Step 5 - 🍽️🥔🥬🌶️

Once the potatoes are done, serve them atop a bed of tangy purple slaw. Drizzle generously with sesame aioli and chili oil, then garnish with a sprinkle of chopped spring onions. Serve immediately.

Additional

Did you know, purple cabbage is not just a colorful addition to your meal, but it's packed with vitamins too? You could also swap out the potatoes with sweet potatoes and try out different slaw variations for a new flavor experience each time!