Photography: John Paul Urizar. Styling: Olivia Blackmore.
These indulgent duck fat roast potatoes deserve a spot on your Christmas table this year! These roast potatoes are fluffy on the inside, with a satisfying crunch on the outside. And the duck fat brings that hit of festive indulgence.
“A potato isn’t always just a potato,” says Maggie Beer. “And these are made super-indulgent and crunchy by roasting in duck fat. Even the fussiest eater – and there is always one at the table – won’t be able to resist them. The duck fat really takes them to another level. It’s available at some supermarkets and specialist grocers, so do give this a try. And it’s important to start with a great potato variety – my first choice has to be Dutch creams!”
Ingredients
Method
Preheat the oven to 240°C (220°C fan-forced).
Scrub the potatoes well then place into a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Place over a high heat and bring just to the boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes or until just tender.
Drain the potatoes, then cut in half or into quarters, depending on the size, and gently give them a press to break them slightly.
Meanwhile, add the duck fat and extra virgin olive oil to a large shallow baking dish and place dish in the oven for about 5 minutes or until the oil mixture is hot.
Remove baking dish from the oven, carefully add potatoes to the dish and sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Toss well to ensure the potatoes are well covered with duck fat and place the tray back into the oven. Roast for 30 minutes or until starting to turn golden. Add the rosemary and turn the potatoes, then roast for a further 10 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Serve duck fat roast potatoes with extra salt flakes, if desired.
What if I don’t have duck fat?
If you don’t have duck fat for these roast potatoes, you can use butter instead.
Test Kitchen tips for perfect roast potatoes
The key things for perfect roast potatoes are to choose the right potato variety, to par-cook the potatoes first (as in step 2 of this duck fat potatoes recipe), and roast them in a hot oven with a generous amount of fat for a crisp exterior and fluffy interior.
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