Broken Potatoes Recipes

CRACKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Using the rolling pin or a heavy pan, gently smack the potatoes, 1 potato at a time, until the skin begins to split, exposing the interior of the raw potato.
• Over low heat, add the olive oil to a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan, then add the potatoes and thyme sprigs and season generously with salt and pepper. Place the lid on the pan and allow to cook, undisturbed, shaking the pan every 5 minutes or so, until the bottoms of the potatoes are browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. (Check occasionally to make sure the potatoes aren't browning too quickly and adjust heat accordingly.) Turn the potatoes to their second side, replace the lid, and continue cooking undisturbed a further 5 to 8 minutes.
• Remove the lid and cook a further 2 to 3 minutes, for the condensation to evaporate.
• Remove the thyme sprigs and add the sliced garlic and chopped fresh thyme and cook until the garlic is caramelized and chewy, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

HUEVOS ROTOS (BROKEN EGGS)

Steps:

• In a measuring cup, combine the olive oil, paprika, red-pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, a generous grind of pepper and 1 cup water. Put the potatoes in a large skillet and pour the olive oil mixture over them. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on high until the potatoes are fork-tender, 6 to 9 minutes.
• Uncover and turn the heat to low. If the potatoes are sticking or dry, add more olive oil. Arrange the potatoes in an even layer, cut side down if halved, then add the onion and garlic surrounding the potatoes. Cover and cook until the potatoes are golden-brown and the onions are softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Stir the potatoes (if they're sticking, add more oil). Make 4 nests in the potatoes and crack an egg into each. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, 4 to 6 minutes.
• To serve, break the yolks gently with a serving spoon, then scoop some potatoes and an egg onto plates or into shallow bowls. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and flaky salt.

SMASHED ROASTED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 15 mins, or until cooked through but not falling apart. Drain well. Drizzle 1½ tbsp oil into a shallow roasting tin or baking tray (about 30 x 20cm - a Swiss roll tin works well). Tip the potatoes into the tin and toss in the oil. Squash the potatoes down using a potato masher or fork - the smashed potatoes should fill the tray and be joined at the edges like jigsaw pieces. Will keep chilled for up to a day.
• Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/ gas 5. Drizzle the potatoes with the remaining oil and season with sea salt. Bake for 40 mins until deeply golden and crunchy.

BROKEN POTATOES WITH SPICES - ALOO KA BHURTA

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in their skins and leave them to cool.
• Then peel and break them into a lumpy mash.
• If preferred, peel potatoes first and then boil.
• Heat the oil in a medium sized heavy bottomed saucepan and add the onion, cumin seeds, and whole dried chilies, breaking them into the pan.
• Fry until the onions turn a rich, golden brown.
• Add the mashed potato.
• Sprinkle in, and mix well after each addition, the turmeric, tomato, green chili, and salt.
• Blend in 3/4 to 1 cup of water and leave the mixture to cook over a low heat until it begins to bubble.
• Add half the cilantro leaves, stir, and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Garnish the dish with the remaining cilantro leaves.

CRUSHED POTATOES WITH ROCKET & LEMON

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in their skins for about 15 minutes until just tender. Drain well, return to the pan and crush roughly with a fork. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice, and season with plenty of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Then stir in the rocket until just wilted.