Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Walnut Dressing
Ingredients
- Lb. new or other small waxy potatoes
- Cup Diamond Crystal or ½ cup Morton kosher salt, plus more
- ⅔
- Cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- ½
- Cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- Oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
- Garlic clove
- Tbsp. golden raisins
- Tsp. Aleppo-style or other mild red pepper flakes
- ¾
- Cup sour cream
- ½
- Cup mixed tender herbs, such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or basil
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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Place a rack in centre of oven; preheat to 450°. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add 240 ml salt and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low, bring to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are just cooked through and pierced easily with a fork, about 15 minutes (time will vary depending on the size of your potatoes; be careful not to overcook as they’ll fall apart when smashed). Drain and transfer potatoes to a rimmed baking sheet. Let cool slightly.
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Place another rimmed baking sheet on top, then push down firmly to smash potatoes (alternately, use the bottom of a mug or measuring cup to smash each one individually). Drizzle NaN ml oil over potatoes, then toss to coat; season lightly with salt and black pepper. Roast potatoes until crispy and golden brown, 35–40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook walnuts, anchovies, and remaining NaN ml oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until anchovies are disintegrated and walnuts are golden brown, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl, finely grate garlic over, and toss to combine. Mix in raisins and Aleppo-style pepper; season with salt.
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Spread sour cream on a large plate. Top with potatoes and spoon walnut sauce over. Scatter herbs over and serve with lemon wedges alongside.
Notes
Imported from Mela.