Fondant Potatoes

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the potatoes.
  2. 2Peel the potatoes.
  3. 3Peel the potatoes.
  4. 4For pros, lie the potato on its side, then carve it into a cylinder shape.
  5. 5For pros, lie the potato on its side, then carve it into a cylinder shape.
  6. 6For pros, lie the potato on its side, then carve it into a cylinder shape.
  7. 7For intermediate level, stand the potato upright then cut thin shavings down as you rotate.
  8. 8For intermediate level, stand the potato upright then cut thin shavings down as you rotate.
  9. 9For intermediate level, stand the potato upright then cut thin shavings down as you rotate.
  10. 10For the easiest method, just use a round cutter.
  11. 11For the easiest method, just use a round cutter.
  12. 12For the easiest method, just use a round cutter.
  13. 13Alternatively, you can skip the shaping altogether and just cut thick slabs.
  14. 14Alternatively, you can skip the shaping altogether and just cut thick slabs.
  15. 15Alternatively, you can skip the shaping altogether and just cut thick slabs.
  16. 16Season the potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper.
  17. 17Season the potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper.
  18. 18Season the potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper.
  19. 19Pan-fry until golden on both sides (6-8 minutes per side).
  20. 20Pan-fry until golden on both sides (6-8 minutes per side).
  21. 21Pan-fry until golden on both sides (6-8 minutes per side).
  22. 22Add thyme and butter, and then spoon the foamy butter all over the potatoes.
  23. 23Add thyme and butter, and then spoon the foamy butter all over the potatoes.
  24. 24Add thyme and butter, and then spoon the foamy butter all over the potatoes.
  25. 25Add the stock.
  26. 26Add the stock.
  27. 27Add the stock.
  28. 28Transfer the pan into the oven for 30 minutes.
  29. 29Transfer the pan into the oven for 30 minutes.
  30. 30Transfer the pan into the oven for 30 minutes.
  31. 31Baste halfway through, then again at the end.
  32. 32Baste halfway through, then again at the end.
  33. 33Baste halfway through, then again at the end.
  34. 34Transfer to a serving platter.
  35. 35Transfer to a serving platter.
  36. 36Transfer to a serving platter.
  37. 37Sprinkle with fresh thyme, and pour all the butter over.
  38. 38Sprinkle with fresh thyme, and pour all the butter over.
  39. 39Sprinkle with fresh thyme, and pour all the butter over.
  40. 40Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if you want.
  41. 41Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if you want.
  42. 42Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if you want.

Ingredients

  • potatoes
  • potatoes
  • potatoes
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • thyme
  • chicken stock
  • chicken stock
  • chicken stock
  • sea salt flakes
  • sea salt flakes
  • sea salt flakes

Equipment

peelerkniferound cutterbowlpanspoonoven

Tips

  • Save leftover potato trimmings to make mash.
  • Fresh thyme and sea salt flakes can be used for garnish.