Hasselback Potatoes

Introduction:

Check out our simple and impressive Hasselback Potatoes recipe for a twist on the traditional roastie! A welcome addition to any spread, these cute little potatoes bring texture and flavour, as well as fun. This recipe was created for us by Chef and fellow Welshie, Gaz Oakley.

Ingredients:

• 1000 g Blas y Tir Potatoes (you can use just about any spud for this, inc. Babies, Salads, All-Rounders or Maris Pipers)
• 4 tbsp Olive Oil
• 5 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 0.5 Lemon, juice & zest
• 1 tbsp Dried Chilli Flakes
• Sea Salt & Ground Black Pepper, to season

Method

1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 6, 200°C, fan 180°C.
2. Wash the potatoes then carefully make small vertical slits, 2mm apart, three quarters of the way down each potato, all the way along.
3. Add the potatoes to a non stick baking tray, and the rest of the ingredients and make sure each potato is coated with the oil mixture.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden & crispy.

Top Tip

Serve as a replacement to traditional roast potatoes or as a great addition to a BBQ or buffet!

You can find out more about Gaz Oakley by visiting his website, here!