Wednesday 7 March 2012

ROASTED HERB POTATOES



Potatoes provide an ideal meal whether eaten on their own or as an accompaniment. Roasted potatoes are especially tasty and when prepared with herbs and pepper, they provide a delicious entree. Do not peel the potatoes to preserve the nutrients.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45minutes
Serves: 12


Ingredients
  • ·         1kg small fingering potatoes scrubbed clean and left with their skin on
  • ·         ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ·         Fine sea salt
  • ·         Freshly ground vegetable pepper
  • ·         6 tablespoon thinly sliced chives

Method


  1. Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat it to 425oF. Put two large, rimmed baking sheets in the hot oven.
  2. Place the potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle olive oil and sea salt over them. Also, grind a pepper mill several times to get a sufficient amount of pepper. Toss the mixture
  3. When the pans are hot, divide the potatoes between the pans in a single layer. Roast for 20minutes, turning them occasionally. Allow to continue roasting for a further 35minutes until they are tender and evenly browned.
  4. Place the roasted potatoes in a large bowl and add the chives
  5. Season to taste with more salt and pepper and place on a serving plate warm until you are ready to serve

Cooking tips
  •  If you cant find fingerlings, you may substitute them with baby redskin potatoes
  •  Avoid cooking potatoes with green skins as they tend to be bitter
  •  To cook old potatoes, put them in cold water and bring to a boil. To cool new potatoes, plunge   them into already boiling water and cook until just soft for best results.

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