Dip for parsnip oven fries...tonight!

[Discerning1]

I'm serving garlicky parsnip oven "fries" as an appetizer tonight. What would be a good dip to make to go with the sweetness of the parsnips and the pungency of the garlic?

Thanks in advance.

[Discerning1]

Chowhounds...thank you. I tried 3 dips from your suggestions and they were really good. Next time I'll try some more.

[cleopatra999]

which ones did you try and how did they work with your fries?

[Discerning1]

3 dips were: lemon-garlic-mayo-yogurt with lemon zest; chipotle catsup; wasabi mayo. They were all good. Next time I'll try making some of the fruit catsups.

Thanks again, everyone.

[dordalina]

How about a little mayo mixed with sriracha and a little lime?

[valadelphia]

I agree we'd need to know the rest of the menu, but spicy came to mind, like the chipotle suggestions. I have harissa on the mind since I made some yesterday, so that would be good too!

[goodhealthgourmet]

what are you serving for dinner? i usually like to work with complementary flavors, but not knowing what else is on the menu, i'll just toss out some random ideas:
- lemon aioli
- chipotle mayo
- curried yogurt
- spicy plum ketchup
- buttermilk ranch with shallot, fresh herbs & cayenne

[ChristinaMason]

+1 for lemon aioli

[cheesecake17]

Chipotle mayo...yum

How do you make the spicy plum ketchup?

[goodhealthgourmet]

sorry it took me a few days - i just saw your question.

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/plu...

i sub coconut sugar for brown - and less of it - and i use a touch more cayenne to boost the kick. of course it's not plum season, so unless you have some stashed in the freezer it will probably have to wait until summer. i guess i shouldn't have suggested it in December!

[cheesecake17]

Yup. Not so great for December but I will definitely try this when I see plums

[cleopatra999]

I think something with a bit of tang. I would do a yogurt/sour cream dip with your favourite herb, and some acid (lemon juice/vinegar)

PS those sound delicious! do you have a recipe?

[cleopatra999]

or a chipotle aioli, the smokey chipotle would work nicely with the sweet and garlic.

[Discerning1]

Recipe (more or less):

1 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled
3 tbs. olive oil
2 generous pinches cayenne
1/4 tsp salt; more to taste
2 large cloves garlic, minced

Mix the oil, cayenne, minced garlic and salt in a ziplock bag.

Cut the parsnips into matchsticks 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Add to bag. Shake
until fully mixed and coated.

You can leave the bag in the refrigerator overnight or bake right away.

Preheat oven to 450º F. Put parsnips in a rimmed baking sheet large enough to fit them on
a single layer. Roast for 20-30 minutes until well-browned and crisp, but not blackened.

Shake and stir midway through. Eat 'em while hot.

[chefathome]

Mayo with wasabi. I was going to also say mayo with Sriracha but hot sauce is already mentioned. I also make a mean blueberry "ketchup" for fries.

[FriedClamFanatic]

oooh.....do tell about the blueberry "ketchup"

[chefathome]

Fry Sauce:
http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-oven-fries-fry-sauce.aspx

Blueberry "Ketchup":
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/08/sauced-blueberry-ketchup-condiment-recipe.html?ref=related

Ajvar (Central/Eastern European) that is eaten instead of ketchup and delicious. Not as sweet as ketchup so goes very well with various fries.
http://maninas.wordpress.com/2007/08/...

[FriedClamFanatic]

mayo with garlic and a hint of hot sauce or hot mustard

[gembellina]

Maybe honey mustard? I have often roasted parsnips with honey and mustard so it would probably work as a dip.