Smashed Marble Potatoes
Perfectly cooked potatoes infused with garlic and herbs, then smashed and seared for a crisp crust.
Cooking Steps
1. Add the Potatoes, Water and Salt
Once all ingredients are in the pot, cover with the lid.
- Marble Potatoes(washed)1 lb.
- Water2 cups
- Kosher Salt1 Tbsp.
2. Cook the Potatoes
Heat the pot at 220°F/ 140°C (low) and cook the potatoes for about 25 minutes or until they are soft when poked with a fork.
3. Strain the Potatoes
Turn off the heat and strain the potatoes through a colander. Allow them to dry, then wash the pot before continuing with the recipe.
4. Smash the Potatoes
Transfer the potatoes to a tray or large plate and with the help of a flat spatula gently smash them until they burst but remain attached.
5. Add the Oil While Preheating the Pot
Add the oil then preheat the pot to 350°F / 175°C (medium- high).
- High Heat Oil(grapeseed, vegetable, canola)3 Tbsps.
6. Add and Sear the Potatoes
Place 6-8 potatoes in the pot, making sure not to overcrowd it and cook for 6 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Add the Thyme and Season the Potatoes
Moderately season the potatoes with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Thyme3 sprigs
- Kosher Saltas needed
- Black Pepperas needed
8. Flip and Sear the Potatoes
Flip the potatoes and continue searing for 6 minutes or until golden brown. Season with some salt and pepper as they cook.
- Kosher Saltas needed
- Black Pepperas needed
9. Remove the Potatoes
Turn off the heat and transfer the potatoes to a paper towel lined tray or plate. If you have more potatoes to cook, repeat the cooking steps.
10. Add the Butter to the Preheated Pot
Preheat the pot to 300°F/ 150°C (medium), then add the butter and melt completely.
- Unsalted Butter(diced)4 Tbsps.
11. Add and Cook the Garlic
Cook for 30 seconds or until lightly browned.
- Garlic Clove(finely chopped)2
12. Pour the Garlic Butter Over the Potatoes
Turn off the heat and pour the garlic butter over the smashed potatoes.
- Garlic Butterall
13. Serve While Warm
Serve warm with fresh squeezed lemon and chopped chives.
- Chives(thinly sliced)1 tsp.
- Lemon Wedges2
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