Batatas à boulangère

Ingredientes

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 large Onion (finely sliced)
• Fresh Thyme or Rosemary
• 1 clove Garlic (finely diced)
• a knob of Butter
• 5 Maris Piper Potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
• Salt and Pepper
• 500 ml Vegetable Stock

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Chop: Slice 1 large Onion into half moons.

2. 2

   Fry: Gently fry onion in 1 tbsp Olive Oil for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Soften: Once onions have softened, add a knob of Butter , 1 clove Garlic , Salt and Pepper and Fresh Thyme or Rosemary leaves and cook for 2 minutes.Preheat oven to 180°C fan / 200°C/ 400°F/ Gas Mark 6

4. 4

   Bowl: Once cooked, place the fried onions into a large mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Slice 5 Maris Piper Potatoes into even, thin slices.*If you have one, use a mandoline or food processor to make it easier.

6. 6

   Keep some even-sized potato slices for a neat top layer. Put aside for step 10.

7. 7

   Stir the potatoes in with the onion, mix to coat the potato slices.

8. 8

   Grease an oven dish with oil or butter.

9. 9

   Dish: Pour the mixture of onion, garlic and potatoes into the dish. (no need to be too neat!)

10. 10

    Topping: Use the reserved potato slices to place neatly overlapping on top.

11. 11

    Stock: Pour approx 500 ml Vegetable Stock in and stop pouring before it reaches the top layer of potatoes.

12. 12

    Brush the top layer with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

13. 13

    Cook at 180°C fan / 200°C/ 400°F/ Gas Mark 6 for 1 hour - 1hr 15 min

14. 14

    Serve: Boulangère potatoes can be served with a variety of dishes.