Side dishe for 6
Crunchy Roast Potatoes
Potatoes are parboiled, coated with semolina, and roasted in hot safflower oil until deeply crisp.
Typical price
$1.98for 4 servings
$0.49 per serving$1.98 for 4
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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
British and IrishVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $2.97Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.97 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup / 165 ml oil - it must be one of the following: safflower oil
- 3 lb / 1.5 kg potatoes
- 2 tbsp semolina
- 2 tsp salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place the oil in a large roasting pan.
- Peel the potatoes if desired, cut them into large chunks, and boil them in salted water for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and shake gently to roughen the surfaces.
- Toss the potatoes with the semolina and salt.
- Carefully add the potatoes to the hot oil and turn them to coat.
- Roast for 50 to 55 minutes, turning twice, until golden and crisp.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
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