Sunday, 2 January 2011

Roasted Smashed Potatoes


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This is an incredibly easy way to cook potatoes that are guaranteed to be crispy on the outside and cooked to perfection on the inside.

I saw this recipe on a show hosted by Julie Goodwin, our Australian Master Chef, more of Julies recipes can be found here : http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/homecookedwithjuliegoodwin/

Ingredients:
12-16 baby chat potatoes
generous pinch of salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:
Preheat oven 200°C/180°C fan forced

Cook potatoes in a saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, but not mushy. Drain. Smash each potato gently, so that the skin splits and the potato is slightly squashed. Place onto a baking tray and drizzle over 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a generous pinch of salt. Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.

(I usually turn these once half way through & if serving with lamb I'll usually throw on a sprig or 2 of rosemary)

11 comments:

  1. Sounds yummy. After actually attempting to cook this holiday season, I am feeling an urge to spend more time in the kitchen and less time on the phone ordering food in.

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  2. That sounds SO AMAZING!!!!!! (sorry for shouting. I get excited about food :-D)
    The best of both worlds ~ mashed and roasted... omg...

    BTW, what is a 'chat' potato? Thx!

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  3. they are a coliban potato, but baby or new potatoes are fine, I don't know if you have coliban variety there

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  4. Its a potato that talks a lot. The only way to stop it talking is to place in boiling water for a short period of time lmao

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  5. They look delicious Angie. I make mine in the oven sometimes too but i just peel them wash, then cut them into 4 wedges, then on a baking sheet spread them toss with a little oil ,add salt , black pepper, and paprika then bake in the oven on about 375 degrees until done can turn once.

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  6. haha, tickteevee~
    Thank you, Angie!

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  7. Connie I do a similar version to yours : http://vin495.multiply.com/recipes/item/6/Mediterranean_Potatoes

    I agree Hannah they are yummy done this way, I used to just throw them in the roasting pan with the joint of meat, but I prefer them done this way.

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  8. I love potatoes!

    Will definitely give this a try.

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  9. My husband is a potato FREAK! He's gonna love these.

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