Batatas assadas rápidas

Ingredientes

• 12 baby potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 litre water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1-2 tsp garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp pesto

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove any mud that might be on it.

2. 2

   Put enough water to boil in a saucepan. Add the potatoes and 1 tsp of salt. Parboil the potatoes. Parboil means boiling them till they are half done. About 5-7 minutes usually is enough.

3. 3

   Drain out the water. Let the potatoes cool for a bit. Cut the baby potatoes into half.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the potatoes with the cut side on the surface of the pan.

6. 6

   Allow the potatoes to roast for 3-5 minutes.

7. 7

   Flip the potatoes to check if they are roasted to a golden brown colour.

8. 8

   Roast the flipped potatoes for another 3-5 minutes.

9. 9

   I like to leave them on their side and keep changing the side. That way the sides of the potato get roasted.

10. 10

    Check that they do not burn as the skin tends to brown quicker.

11. 11

    I like to add the finely chopped garlic when the potatoes are almost done as that way the garlic does not burn.

12. 12

    Mix gently the potatoes and garlic till the garlic turns light golden in colour.

13. 13

    Sprinkle some seas salt and mix.

14. 14

    Add pesto or any other sauce of your choice. Mix well and serve. Serve with aioli, toum, chermoula, chimichurri, etc.

15. 15

    Can serve without the sauce too.