Parmentier potatoes

Ingredients

1kg of fluffy potatoes such as Maris Piper and King Edward

Oil for frying

Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

Peeler, vegetable knife, chopping board, frying pan, heat resistant spoon.

Method

  1. Select medium to large potatoes.
  2. Wash, peel, re-wash.
  3. Trim on three sides and cut into 1cm slices.
  4. Cut the slices into 1cm strips.
  5. Cut the strips into 1cm dice.
  6. Wash well and dry with a paper towel.
  7. Cook in shallow oil in a frying pan until golden brown.
  8. Drain on kitchen paper, season lightly.

Top tips:

  • Sprinkle with chopped herbs such as parsley, dill or chives.

 

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Food skills:

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Weigh
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Peel
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Cut, Chop, Slice, Dice & Trim
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Fry & Sauté

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