• 1 kg/2 lb potatoes, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced

To make the hotpot potatoes, place the sliced potatoes and carrots in a bowl and pour over the clarified butter. Arrange 3 layers of potatoes in the bottom of a mould, then add a layer of carrots, then of onion, followed by another layer of potatoes. Season each layer. Cook in a pre- heated oven at 200°C (400°F) Gas Mark 6 until crisp (about 1–1¼ hours). Remove and set aside.

Place the