Spiced fanned potatoes and onion

0g protein · 1 h 5 min · 218 kcal

Spiced fanned potatoes and onion

Based on the Swedish Hasselback potatoes. A great condiment to roasted or braised meats. Easy to prepare and simply delicious.

1 h 5 min4 servings218 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, (peeled)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 250 ml chicken stock
  • 2.5 ml ground cardamom
  • 2.5 ml ground cumin
  • 2.5 ml ml ground black pepper
  • 5 ml dried thyme or rosemary
  • olive oil to drizzle
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pre-heat your oven to 180'C.

  2. 2

    Slice the onion thinly and spread it evenly on a baking tray.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the onion with cardamom, cumin, and thyme.

  4. 4

    Divide the potatoes in half, then slice them accordion-style all the way through and arrange them on top of the onion slices.

  5. 5

    Fan out the potatoes by gently pressing them with your palm.

  6. 6

    Add the chicken stock to the potato and drizzle with olive oil.

  7. 7

    Season with freshly ground black pepper. Only season with salt if you used unsalted chicken stock.

  8. 8

    Cover the tray with foil paper and bake for 30 minutes.

  9. 9

    Remove the foil and bake until the potato is tender and crispy on top.

  10. 10

    Use your oven's grill function to make the potatoes extra crispy.

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