Smashed Potato, Naughty vs Nice

Information

Prep: 5 mins | Cook time: 45 mins | Serves: 3-4 | Gluten free

Ingredients list

• 4-5 rustic potatoes, pre boiled
• Generous handful Parmesan cheese
• Italian herbs
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

The ‘Naughty’ dipping sauce

• Store-bought aioli
• Sweet chilli sauce

The ‘Nice’ dipping sauce

• Greek yoghurt
• Cucumber
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Method

• Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F)
• Prepare the Potatoes: Quarter the potatoes and boil them in salted water for approximately 20 minutes, or until tender.
• On a baking tray lined with baking paper, create two sides: one for the ‘Naughty’ and one for the ‘Nice’ potatoes.
• For the ‘Naughty’ side, sprinkle Parmesan cheese directly on the baking paper.
• Smash the Potatoes: Drain the boiled potatoes and lay them out on the baking tray.
• Use the bottom of a glass to press each potato flat on the tray
• Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper on both sections of the tray.
• Bake the potatoes in the oven at 200°C for 35 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
• Prepare the Dressings: For the ‘Naughty’ dressing: Combine aioli with sweet chilli sauce.
• For the ‘Nice’ dressing: Mix Greek yoghurt with chopped cucumber, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Serve the crispy potatoes with your choice of dressing-or both