Saffron Potatoes

Cooking PotMETHOD

  1. Place saffron threads into a small cup and put 4 tbs of boiling water to infuse.

  2. Set a large flat saucepan over a medium heat, pour in half of the oil, and cook the onions for 10 minutes till thoroughly soft.

  3. Add the peppers, the garlic, bay leaf and rosemary and cook for another five minutes.

  4. Meanwhile cut the potatoes in half then into thick wedges, put the potatoes into a bowl and season with salt. Pour over the saffron infusing, toss well and leave for 5 minutes.

  5. Add the potatoes to the pan in a single layer, cover and simmer very gently till potatoes are tender, around 30 minutes.

  6. Gently transfer into a serving dish and garnish with fresh oregano if desired.

What you will need

Serves:

Preparation: 10 mins

Cooking: 40 mins

1kg Albert Bartlett Butter Gold Potatoes
150ml olive oil
2 large spanish onions
1 red pepper
5 garlic cloves (crushed)
4 bay leaves
1 tsp chopped rosemary
Good pinch of saffron

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