Smashed Potato Salad

80 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 210°C.
  2. 2Simmer potatoes for 20 minutes until just tender.
  3. 3Make the dressing by chopping and combining all ingredients.
  4. 4Add a nice pinch of salt and pepper, taste, adjust.
  5. 5Drain and steam-dry the potatoes for a few minutes before evenly distributing them onto 2 large trays lined with baking paper.
  6. 6With the bottom of a cup press down on the potatoes until flattened.
  7. 7Give them a good pinch of salt, pepper and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
  8. 8Roast for 45-55mins until golden brown, aiming for crisp and crunchy.
  9. 9In the last 16 minutes of roasting time, pan fry the chopped pancetta until crisp, no oil needed.
  10. 10When ready, remove the potatoes from the oven and cool for 5-10 minutes.
  11. 11In a large mixing bowl add the dressing, the potatoes and toss.
  12. 12If you’re a touch short on dressing just add a spoonful of yogurt to up the sauciness.
  13. 13Once dressed, sprinkle some of the reserved chives, dill and pancetta on top.

Ingredients

  • 2 kg chat potatoes
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tbsp light olive oil
  • 150 g Pancetta, cubed
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 2 heaped tbsp plain yogurt
  • 2 Juice of limes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 0.5 large red onion, finely chopped
  • 5 pickled gherkins, finely chopped
  • 1 small handful Chives, chopped
  • 1 small handful Dill, chopped
  • 1 small handful Mint, chopped

Equipment

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Tips

  • The more you let the potatoes dry, the crispier they will be.
  • Don't overcrowd the trays when roasting potatoes for crispiness.
  • Don't be afraid of some browning for really crisp and crunchy potatoes.
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