Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. These duck fat roasted potatoes are a must-try for any occasion.

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Strainer
• Roasting tray

Ingredients

• 1kg potatoes, peeled
• 100g duck fat (or canola oil if preferred)
• 6 garlic cloves
• 5 fresh rosemary springs
• Salt and pepper, to season

Handy Hint: Floury potatoes work best for a crispy outside and creamy middle.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200ºC.
2. Peel and cut the potatoes into even sized pieces, put into a saucepan and pour in cold water, enough to just cover the potatoes. Add salt. Bring to the boil and allow to simmer until tender. Do not overcook.
3. Drain the potatoes, removing as much water as possible.
4. Place the potatoes back into the pan adding the duck fat and the salt and pepper.
5. Cover with the lid and give them a shake to roughening up the edges and to coat them with the duck fat.
6. Place potatoes in roasting tray big enough to take the potatoes in a single layer and roast in the oven for approximately 40 minutes or until crispy and golden.

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