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Garlic and rosemary roast potatoes for 5
Fluffy Maris Piper potatoes with crisp edges, finished with garlic and rosemary.
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Method
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Set the oven
1 minHands-onStart 123 min before servingSet the oven to 200°C fan.
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Heat the oven
20 minHands-off · check as directedStart 122 min before servingAllow about 20 minutes for the oven to reach 200°C fan.
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Prepare the potatoes
18 minHands-onStart 122 min before servingPeel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized, chunky pieces and put in a saucepan.
- 04
Set up the parboil
2 minHands-onStart 104 min before servingCover the potatoes with cold water, add the boiling-water salt and put the pan over heat.
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Bring to the boil
15 minHands-off · check as directedStart 102 min before servingBring to the boil, checking the pan occasionally. This large pan may take about 10–15 minutes; start the next timer only once boiling.
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Parboil
12 minHands-off · check as directedStart 87 min before servingSimmer for 10–12 minutes, until the outsides soften and start to crumble while the pieces hold together.
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Drain and roughen
3 minHands-onStart 75 min before servingDrain thoroughly, shake gently to roughen the edges and spread out so steam can escape.
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Steam dry
10 minHands-off · check as directedStart 72 min before servingLeave the potatoes to steam dry for 10 minutes.
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Put the roasting oil in the oven
2 minHands-onStart 72 min before servingPut the roasting oil in the metal tin and place it in the heated oven. Use a tin large enough for a single layer with space around the potatoes.
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Heat the oil
10 minHands-off · check as directedStart 70 min before servingHeat the oil at 200°C fan for 10 minutes while the potatoes dry.
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Dust with semolina if using
2 minHands-onStart 62 min before servingDust the dry potatoes lightly with the optional semolina.
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Coat the potatoes in hot oil
3 minHands-onStart 60 min before servingCarefully add the potatoes to the hot oil and turn to coat. Return the tin to the oven.
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Roast the potatoes
20 minHands-off · check as directedStart 57 min before servingRoast at 200°C fan for 20 minutes before the first turn.
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Turn the potatoes
3 minHands-onStart 37 min before servingTurn carefully to coat the new surfaces with hot oil.
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Continue roasting
10 minHands-off · check as directedStart 34 min before servingContinue roasting for another 10 minutes. The total roasting stage usually takes about 50–60 minutes.
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Add garlic and rosemary
2 minHands-onStart 24 min before servingAdd the crushed garlic and rosemary for the final 15–20 minutes. Turn the potatoes again if needed.
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Finish crisping
20 minHands-off · check as directedStart 22 min before servingRoast until crisp and deep golden, about another 15–20 minutes. Watch the garlic and rosemary so they do not scorch.
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Season and serve
2 minHands-onStart 2 min before servingTransfer to a warm, dry dish, season with the finishing salt to taste and serve immediately. Keep the crisp surfaces uncovered.
Equipment check
4 items required
- Fan oven
- Large saucepan
- Colander
- Large shallow metal roasting tin
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