This is such a simple side dish but it is our son Caleb’s favourite dish. He thinks it is the main dish and helps himself to half a tray and only dishes up a side of the main. Unless it’s steak he loves his steak even more.
What you need
- Potatoes
- Olive Oil
- Spices of your choice
- Salt
Taking whole potatoes and of course washing it off first before we cut it into half.
Before packing it into the foil pans/baking dish, we first coat the pan with a layer of olive oil and spice (depending on the mood – we have used almost everything under the sun).
Then Jacques very skillfully plays Tetris with the potatoes as to fit the most into one pan, cut side facing downward.
Then we brush the potatoes with more olive oil and spice it again.
How simple is that?
Put it uncovered into the oven for about an hour until it becomes nice and crisp on the bottom and top and then serve for the delight of everyone.
It is even nice when served cold the next day.
We have made this dish to accompany a braai, meat or fish grilled in the oven or even just as an easy lunch on its own for our kids.
Always a winner!
