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Sunday roast

Crisp Roast Potatoes

Fluffy-centred roast potatoes with rough, glassy edges, using a short parboil and properly preheated fat.

Recipe bywjf.morris
SideSunday roastVegan adaptableGluten-free
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Total time1 hr 42 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving5.1g protein
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Serves
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  1. 01

    Heat the oven to 200°C fan

    10 minHands-on

    Heat the oven to 200°C fan. Put the fat in the roasting tin and heat it in the oven for at least 10 minutes.

  2. 02

    Prepare the potatoes and bring to a boil

    4 minHands-on

    Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and add 1 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to the boil

  3. 03

    Parboil the potatoes

    9 minHands-off · check as directed

    Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the outsides are tender but the centres still resist a knife.

  4. 04

    Drain the potatoes

    1 minHands-on

    Drain thoroughly

  5. 05

    Steam dry the potatoes

    3 minHands-off · check as directed

    Leave in the colander for 3 minutes.

  6. 06

    Roughen the potatoes

    2 minHands-on

    Return to the dry pan, cover and shake firmly to roughen the edges. Dust with semolina if using.

  7. 07

    Carefully add the potatoes to the hot

    3 minHands-on

    Carefully add the potatoes to the hot fat in one layer. Turn each piece to coat, add garlic and herbs, and season with the remaining salt.

  8. 08

    Roast the potatoes: first stage

    25 minHands-off · check as directed

    Roast for 25 minutes without moving.

  9. 09

    Turn the potatoes

    1 minHands-on

    Turn with a thin spatula

  10. 10

    Roast the potatoes: second stage

    20 minHands-off · check as directed

    Roast for 20 minutes

  11. 11

    Turn the potatoes again

    1 minHands-on

    Turn again

  12. 12

    Finish roasting the potatoes

    20 minHands-off · check as directed

    Roast for another 15-25 minutes until deeply golden and crisp.

  13. 13

    Drain briefly on kitchen paper if very

    3 minHands-on

    Drain briefly on kitchen paper if very oily, discard the herb stalks and serve immediately without covering, which would soften the crust.

Equipment check

4 items required

  • Large saucepan
  • Colander
  • Large metal roasting tin, about 40 x 30cm
  • Thin metal spatula

Dietary and allergen note: Gluten-free. Vegan when vegetable oil is used instead of animal fat.

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