Why it works: Potato and cumin work together. They rank in the top 8% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 972 recipes. Both carry alpha-pinene, which smells pine, turpentine. The science ↓
Baked Spicy Homemade Fries
Serves 4Ingredients
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 5 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Potato + cumintop 8% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together972 recipes
Shared aroma: alpha-pinene (pine, turpentine).
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