Potatoes
are deliciously crispy when cooked next to a roast or on their
own with oil. These are great with sour cream. Vitamin C and
hydroxycinnamic acids are concentrated under the potato skin so
unpeeled potatoes have more antioxidant benefits. Avoid
sprouting or green potatoes as they are high in toxic
phytochemicals.
8 medium sized russet potatoes, unpeeled and
quartered
3
tablespoons canola or olive oil
¼ cup
all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons Fleur de Sel or sea salt
1
teaspoon dried rosemary
½
teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry peppercorns
1. Preheat
the oven to 425°.
2. Take out the
metal base of a large grill pan. Place the
quartered
potatoes in the pan and sprinkle with oil. Use two
rubber
spatulas to toss the potatoes in oil.
3. Use a small
sifter to sprinkle flour over potatoes, toss again.
4. Crush salt and
rosemary in a mortar with a pestle. Sprinkle
over
potatoes. Sprinkle with pepper, then place in the oven.
5. Bake for 10
minutes, then turn with a metal pancake turner.
Continue
turning every 10 minutes for 30 minutes.
Hint:
Omit the oil step and place the floured and seasoned
potatoes
around a roast or whole chicken during the last hour
of
cooking and baste every 10-15 minutes with drippings.
Makes
6-8 servings
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