Description

Learn to make fondant potatoes with this easy recipe.


Ingredients

  • 5 Yukon Gold potatoes
  • Beef stock
  • 125g Butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Thyme
  • Salt
  • Oil

Method

  1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 180°C (356°F).
  2. Prepare Potatoes: Cut potatoes into shapes (using cookie cutters or by hand), aiming for about 1.2 inches thick for even cooking.
  3. Sear Potatoes: Heat oil in a wide saucepan and sear the potatoes on both sides until golden brown.
  4. Add Butter: Once browned, add butter to the pan to flavour the potatoes.
  5. Add Aromatics: After about 2 minutes, add sliced garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant.
  6. Add Stock: Pour in enough beef stock to cover about three-quarters of the potatoes. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  7. Baste and Cook: After 10 minutes, baste the potatoes with the stock, cover, and cook for another 25 minutes.
  8. Once potatoes are soft and stock is reduced, potatoes are ready to serve