ENGLISH ROAST POTATOES
Steps:
- First place a shallow solid-based roasting tray (16x12in, 40x30cm)with the fat in it on the highest shelf of the oven and preheat to gas mark 7, 425°F, 220°C. Thinly peel the potatoes using a potato peeler, then cut them into fairly even-sized pieces, leaving the small ones whole. Then place them in a saucepan, pour over boiling water from a kettle, just to cover, then add salt and simmer for about 10 minutes. After that lift one out with a skewer and see if the outer edge is fluffy. You can test this by running the point of the skewer along the surface - if it stays smooth, give it a few more minutes. Then drain off the water, reserving some for the gravy. Place the lid back on the saucepan, and, holding the lid on firmly with your hand protected by a cloth or oven glove, shake the saucepan vigorously up and down. This shaking roughens up the cooked edges of the potato and makes them floury and fluffy - this is the secret of the crunchy edges. Now, still using the oven glove to protect your hands, remove the hot roasting tray containing its sizzling fat and transfer to the direct heat (medium) on the hob. Then use a long-handled spoon and quickly lower the potatoes into the hot fat. When they are all in, tilt the tray and baste each one so it's completely coated with fat. Now place them back on the highest shelf of the oven and leave them unattended for 40-50 minutes or until they are golden brown. There's no need to turn them over at half-time - they will brown evenly by themselves. Sprinkle them with a little crushed salt before serving straight away; they lose their crunch if you keep them waiting. If they're ready before you are, turn the oven off and leave them inside.
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Sadik Sheikh
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe one star because I can't give it zero stars.
Mohan Bista
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my potatoes were a disaster.
Shahriya Jahan
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ronald Jack
[email protected]This recipe is not worth your time. There are better roast potato recipes out there.
Shofora Aisha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my potatoes didn't turn out as good as I expected.
omeje Jennifer
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The potatoes were not crispy at all and they were bland.
Jazlynn Pruitt
[email protected]I made these potatoes for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them all up.
Julia Polanco
[email protected]These potatoes were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Alfred Chris
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes turned out perfectly.
Charles Godwin
[email protected]These potatoes were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved them!
Brandolinda Afros
[email protected]I've tried many roast potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dulce goldwire
[email protected]These roast potatoes were absolutely delicious! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they had the perfect amount of seasoning. I will definitely be making them again.