Can’t get enough potatoes? Check out these smoky roast potatoes or this roasted fingerling potatoes recipe.
Yukon gold potatoes: These little babies have the perfect starch content to make a creamy potato wrapped in a crispy skin. Baking soda: Boiling potatoes in baking soda cooks them faster, helps the texture, and makes them crispier! Fat: We love the luscious flavor from combining duck fat, bacon fat, and melted butter. If you’re after a lighter option, opt for olive oil. Fresh thyme: For aromatic and earthy notes. Sea salt and black pepper: Enhances the natural flavors while adding a gentle kick.
Why add baking soda when boiling your potatoes
One of the secrets to ultra crispy roasted potatoes is boiling them in baking soda before they hit the oven. Baking soda raises the pH level of the water, making it more alkaline, which breaks down the outer layers of the potatoes. This has a dual effect: it accelerates the cooking process making tender potatoes, but also releases more starch into the water. As the potatoes simmer away, they soak in this starchy slurry, getting softer and starchier. The coating leads to beautiful browning when roasted. This is what creates the incredible textural contrast you crave – a soft, creamy inside encased in a crispy, golden exterior!
Spud selection
Potato picking is a crucial step! We’ve opted for yukon gold potatoes for two key reasons: First, their ideal starch and sugar content, which is perfect for achieving the desired soft-inside-crispy-outside texture. The second reason is for the taste – they have a buttery flavor that is just delectable in this recipe. In a pinch, russet potatoes would be our next choice due to their starch content. Round out a meal and serve these alongside proteins, like these delicious mains:
Lemon Rosemary Chicken Bourbon Steak Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce Cauliflower Burgers
Make it a spread! A fresh and crisp green salad or nutritious vegetables can balance the richness of these potatoes:
Kale Apple Salad Beet and Goat Cheese Salad Grilled Vegetable Salad with Giant Hot Croutons
For a hearty breakfast, serve alongside:
Egg White Omelette Tomato Zoodle Frittata
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