In the culinary world, there is an infinite number of recipes and techniques for preparing a wide variety of dishes. But few things are as universally appreciated as a well-prepared baked potato. This simple yet extremely delicious dish seems easy to make, but it takes a little more than potatoes and an oven to achieve perfection. In this article, we reveal to you the trick for the best baked potatoes, which will delight both lovers of traditional flavors and those looking for new culinary inspiration.
Baked potatoes, prepared in this way, is not just another dish on your menu, but a real culinary experience. With a simple but effective technique, you can achieve perfection in the kitchen and offer your loved ones something that will surely remain in the memory. Next time when you will want to to prepare baked potatoes, do not forget about coarse sea salt - a small addition, which makes a big difference.
The basis
Choosing the right potatoes is the first step to success. Varieties such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, are ideal for baking due to their medium density and starch content. The key to a crispy crust and a soft interior lies in pre-cooking the potatoes in salted water. This step allows the starch on the surface of the potato to partially break down, resulting in a golden-crispy crust when the potato is baked.
Baking with sea salt
After cooking potatoes dry well, and then sprinkle it liberally with coarse sea salt on the baking sheet. Salt not only enhances the flavor, but also acts as a means of drawing moisture from the potatoes during baking, which further contributes to the crispiness.
Place the pan in preheated oven at 220°C and bake until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy. The baking time can vary depending on the size of the potato quarters, but it usually takes between 40 and 50 minutes. It is important to stir the potatoes a few times during baking so that they are baked evenly.
When the potatoes are cooked to perfection, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This not only allows the interior to cool slightly, but also accentuates the crispiness of the crust. It can be served as an independent dish or as an addition to meat and vegetables.
Baked potatoes with rosemary and garlic
Ingredients
- Ingridients
- 1 kg of potatoes
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 5 sprigs of rosemary
- ½ cup olive oil
- baking soda, salt and sugar
Directions
- Peel and cut the potatoes. Put it in cold and salted water and let it boil.
- Start by peeling and cutting the potatoes, then boil them in cold, salted water.
- Heat the oven to 200°C. After the potatoes boil, leave them in the water for 5 minutes to soften. Then drain it and let it dry.
- Add one cup of oil to the pan and place the pan in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Now carefully add the potatoes to the pan, season them generously with salt and pepper and mix well so that the potatoes are evenly covered with oil. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, but turn the potatoes every 20-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the garlic and rosemary and add to a small bowl. Add olive oil and mix well.
- When the potatoes are almost cooked, sprinkle them with garlic and rosemary, mix well and put them back in the oven for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and enjoy
