ENGLISH ROAST POTATOES
By Simbooker on the 13th of October 2015
Files & Tags: recipes, index, potatoes & root vegetables, english/british
Although potatoes are indigenous to South America, they are perhaps more profoundly used in European cuisines than any other. And it is a crime that I am only just now, posting a recipe for English Roast Potatoes.
Basically speaking, you don't get English food without potatoes. In fact all Germanic cuisines; including Western, Central and Eastern Europe heavily features potatoes. In England we have potatoes in dishes such as Shepherd's Pie, Bangers and Mash, and of course Fish and Chips.
The most popular or famous way of cooking potatoes in England is roasting them. And of course, a Sunday Roast just is not complete without roast potatoes. And with all the roast recipes I have on here, it's about time I share this recipe. Roast potatoes are delicious with gravy. This recipe is in honour of Jackie Collins who recently passed. May her soul rest in peace.
ENGLISH ROAST POTATOES RECIPE
THE INGREDIENTS
Quantities are up to you, but this recipe is for 10 potatoes. Maris Piper and Russet Burbank potatoes are good for roasting, but any creamy fleshed potato you can find is good enough. So 10 potatoes, 1/2 half a tsp of salt-or to your taste, 1/2 half a tsp of pepper, 3 tbs of melted butter, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 3 tbs of duck, goose, or beef fat (optional), 8 cups of water for boiling *approximately. The Directions are below.
Quantities are up to you, but this recipe is for 10 potatoes. Maris Piper and Russet Burbank potatoes are good for roasting, but any creamy fleshed potato you can find is good enough. So 10 potatoes, 1/2 half a tsp of salt-or to your taste, 1/2 half a tsp of pepper, 3 tbs of melted butter, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 3 tbs of duck, goose, or beef fat (optional), 8 cups of water for boiling *approximately. The Directions are below.