Patatine al forno (roast potatoes)
Recipe Type: Contorno (side dish)
Cuisine: Multi-regional
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Serves: 4 servings
[b]Categories:[/b] Kids, Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegetarian[br] This recipe makes the best roast potatoes ever. The recipe can be made in stages, which is particularly helpful several courses will be prepared. Children and adults love roast potatoes. Tip: allowing the potatoes to cool completely after roasting and then roasting again just before serving will make them nice and crunchy.
Ingredients
- [img src=”http://www.livingalifeincolour.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/meimanrensheng.com-patate-al-forno-ingredients.jpg”]
- 500 gms [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/vegetables/#go-Potato” target=”_blank”]potatoes[/url], the more floury the better but not waxy, washed and cut in 2 cm cubes
- 3 [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/herbs-spices-sweeteners-drinks-baking-ingredients-and-other-flavourings/#go-garlic” target=”_blank”]garlic[/url] cloves, unpeeled
- 1 branch [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-r/#go-rosemary”]rosemary[/url]
- 125 ml extra virgin [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/dairy-eggs-cooking-fats-and-oils/#olive” target=”_blank”]olive oil[/url]
- Sea salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water to 2 cm of water above the potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and heat the pot over medium heat until the water boils.[br][img src=”http://www.livingalifeincolour.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/meimanrensheng.com-patatine-1-add-the-potatoes-to-a-pot-of-cold-water.jpg”]
- Cook the potatoes until they can be pricked with a fork but the potatoes are still firm, 10 to 15 minutes.[br][img src=”http://www.livingalifeincolour.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/meimanrensheng.com-patatine-2-cook-the-potatoes-until-fork-tender.jpg”]
- Strain the potatoes and allow to cool completely. This part can be done in advance.[br][img src=”http://www.livingalifeincolour.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/meimanrensheng.com-patatine-3-drain-the-potatoes.jpg”]
- Heat the oven to 225 C.
- Place the cooled potatoes on a baking sheet with the garlic and [url href=”https://www.livingalifeincolour.com/kitchen/ingredients/ingredients-r/#go-rosemary” target=”_blank”]rosemary[/url]. Drizzle the potatoes with the olive oil and sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper over them. Gently combine until the potatoes are evenly coated.[br][img src=”http://www.livingalifeincolour.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/meimanrensheng.com-patate-al-forno1-place-the-potatoes-on-a-pan-with-rosemary-salt-and-olive-oil.jpg”]
- Place the potatoes in the oven and roast. Every 15 minutes use a spatula to slide under the potatoes and flip them over to ensure they brown evenly.[br][img src=”http://www.livingalifeincolour.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/meimanrensheng.com-patate-al-forno-3-stir-occasionally.jpg”]
- The potatoes are done when they are a deep golden brown and crispy. This should take about 45 minutes to 1 hour. This part can be done in advance. If the potatoes are allowed to cool completely and then then are roasted again just before serving, they will be even crunchier.[br][img src=”http://www.livingalifeincolour.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/meimanrensheng.com-patate-al-forno-4-roast-again-after-cooling.jpg”]
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