Yield: 4 people
Crispy Potatoes a la Plancha
Crispy Potatoes a la Plancha: The Ultimate Golden Side Dish
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow potatoes, peeled, cut lengthwise and then 2 additional crosswise cuts for 6 pieces per potato
- 2 tbsp salt
- 10 black peppercorns
- 10 coriander seeds
- 1.5 tsp thyme leaves
- olive oil
Equipment
- 1 medium sized pot
- 1 cast iron plancha
- 1 tongs
- 1 spatula optional
Instructions
Parboiling the potatoes
- Peel and cut each potatoes into 6 equal sized pieces.
- Place the potatoes in a medium size pot and cover with water by at least 1 inch (2 cm).
- Add the salt, peppercorn, coriander seeds, and thyme.
- Place the pot on the stove top and turn on high heat. Bring to a boil and then adjust to heat for a mild boil.
Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes.- After 20 minutes drain the potatoes in a pasta colander. Place the potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle olive oil over the potatoes until each piece is well coated. Use a spatula or tongs to toss the potatoes in the olive oil.
Searing potatoes on the plancha
- Lay a cast iron plancha on top of your grilling surface. Heat a grill until the temp reaches 400F or 200C.
- Once the grill reaches 400F / 200C drizzle some olive oil on the plancha. Place each potato piece on the plancha.
Sear for 5 minutes, check the potatoes by lifting a few piece with the tongs. If there is a nice brown crust then turn the potato over onto a new side. Sear for 5 minutes. Continue this searing process until all sides are seared.
After all sides have a nice crispy crust remove to a platter and serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Pare with your favorite grilled main dish such as steak or fish.
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