Parmentier Potatoes Mary Berry Recipes

PARMENTIER POTATOES (CUBED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven at 190C/385F and prepare a baking tray by lining it with a baking or parchment paper. Alternatively, spray the pan with a baking spray
• Peel the potatoes and cut into cube sizes about 1inch thickness, transfer into a bowl and rinse under cold water.
• Add the rinsed cubed potatoes in a pan, cover with cold water, add salt to taste and bring to boil for 5 minutes. Take it off the heat and drain in a colander until moist free. Transfer into a dry bowl
• Add rosemary, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic granules and olive oil to the potatoes and toss to combine until potaties are well coated.
• Spread the potatoes on a single layer on the prepared baking tray and place in the oven.
• Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until crispy and golden, flipping occasionally so it cooks evenly. Take it out of the oven and serve with main dishes of choice and enjoy.

CRUNCHY PARMENTIER POTATOES WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Switch the oven on to 200C and put the baking sheet with the oil on into the oven.
• Peel and cut your potatoes into cubes. Dry the cubes of potato.
• When the oven has reached temperature, bring out the tray of hot oil and carefully put in the potato cubes and cover in the oil.
• Return to the oven for 40 minutes. Shuffle the potatoes around a couple of times during this cooking time.
• Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme and salt and pepper to the potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.

PARMENTIER POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C / fan 180°C / 400°F / gas mark 6.
• Place the oil in a large roasting tin and place in the oven.
• Parboil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water over a high heat for 5 minutes. Do not overcook!
• They should still have a slight crunch to them.
• Drain them in a colander and let them completely dry.
• Remove the roasting tin from the oven and carefully place the potato cubes in a single layer.
• Turn them around a bit for all surfaces to get covered in oil.
• Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then stir in the garlic and fresh herbs.
• Return to the oven for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are golden and crispy.
• Season to taste and serve immediately. Parmentier Potatoes work as a side dish for most western meals. Enjoy!

BOULANGèRE POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the onions and thyme sprigs in the oil until softened and lightly coloured (about 5 mins).
• Spread a layer of potatoes over the base of a 1.5-litre oiled gratin dish. Sprinkle over a few onions (see picture, above) and continue layering, finishing with a layer of potatoes. Pour over the stock and bake for 50-60 mins until the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden and crisp.