How to make the tastiest cheesy sauce to elevate your French fries

If you are bored of having your fries, or as many Kenyan’s call it, chips with tomato sauce or ketchup, this is your sign to try something new and tasty to take your fries to a whole new level.

But what truly makes the perfect cheesy sauce? That is rich, velvety, tangy, and dangerously yummy.

"The secret lies in balancing fat, liquid, and emulsifiers. Cheese on its own can break when melted, but when combined with a roux and milk, you create a stable emulsion that delivers a silky finish," said Tribe Hotel chef Mohammed Shaib.

What you need:

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Butter

2 Tbsp Flour

2 cups Whole

Mature Cheddar cheese: For punch and depth.

Mozzarella: For meltability and stretch. (Combine around 200g of grated cheese for a rich, intense flavour.)

Optional Enhancers:

Dijon mustard (1 tsp): Adds tang and complexity.

Garlic powder or minced garlic (½ tsp)

Paprika or cayenne: For colour and heat.

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Salt and white pepper:

1 teaspoon of cream cheese or evaporated milk. (It stabilises the sauce and improves texture.)

Steps to follow:

Step 1

To make the roux, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, whisking constantly for 1–2 minutes until a light golden paste forms.

Step 2

Slowly whisk in milk, ensuring no lumps form, and simmer gently until the mixture thickens for about 4–6 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the grated cheese(s) until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 4

At this point, stir in your chosen extras, mustard, spices, and garlic, and then taste and adjust.

Step 5

Pour generously over hot, crispy chips, and garnish with spring onions or crumbled bacon for an extra kick.

Serve immediately and enjoy with friends and family.