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Simply the Best Roast Potatoes

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Keeping it Simple

By Gary Rhodes

Published 2005

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If you want your potatoes really crispy, you need to preboil them so their fluffy edges can catch as they roast.

Before you start: Place the potatoes in a saucepan of cold salted water, bring to the boil and simmer for 6 minutes. Drain and leave to stand for 3 minutes in the colander, then shake gently to crumble the potato edges so they crisp up as they roast.

I use: A large roasting tray.

Cook: Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. On top of the stove, heat the tray with 5mm (¼ inch) of oil or lard. Roll the potatoes lightly in some seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Once the fat is hot, fry the potatoes in the oil until completely golden brown and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 30 minutes, then turn in the pan and roast for a further 30 minutes. For a really crispy finish, roast for an additional 30 minutes.

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