Fondant Potatoes - Pommes De Terre Fondantes - Kelvin's Kitchen

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  1. Ingredients
    4 large potatoes (such as Desiree or Russet)
    4 tbsp - 60g butter
    1 ½ cups chicken stock
    4 garlic cloves (peeled)
    8 sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
    A drizzle of olive oil
    Salt and pepper

    Steps
    Step 1
    Option 1 – Homely – Cut off ends of potatoes, stand potatoes on end, then using a sharp paring knife, cut off the skin from top to bottom shaping it into a uniform barrel. Then cut in half and trim the larger edge into a bevel shape.
    Option 2 – Fancy – Cut off ends of potatoes, stand potatoes on end, Cut offsides. Place flat on board and using a cutter push it right through cutting out a cylinder or wheel shape. Trim the top edge with a potato peeler. You only need to do one edge (the top). Try and get two per potato.

    Step 2
    Rinse potatoes in cold water to wash off any starches. Preheat your oven to 430°F – 220°C.

    Step 3
    Place an ovenproof frying pan on medium to high heat with olive oil and butter. Once melted add the potatoes bevel side down. Season with salt and pepper. Add the thyme and garlic in the hot fat around the potatoes. Cook until brown, check so they don’t burn.

    Step 4
    Once potatoes are brown, turn them over and brown the other side. Then add the chicken stock and bring to the boil. As soon as the stock boils, place in the oven at 430°F – 220°C for 30 minutes. Most of the stock should be evaporated by the time they are cooked. Check with a knife by piercing them to be sure.

    Bake for 30 min at 430°F – 220°C

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