Country-style potatoes in the oven
Origin of the recipe
Country-style potatoes are a simple and filling dish that has become popular in Russian and Eastern European cuisine. Baking potatoes in the oven or over an open fire is a traditional cooking method used for centuries. Villagers often used ovens for baking, which imparted a distinctive flavor to the dish.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Potato
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Paprika
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Rosemary
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Garlic
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Vegetable oil
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Salt
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Bowl
- Baking tray
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Cut the potatoes into wedges and place them in a bowl.
Step 2:
Add paprika, rosemary and crushed garlic to the bowl with the potatoes.
Step 3:
Mix potatoes with spices.
Step 4:
Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
Step 5:
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, skin side down. Season with salt.
Step 6:
Cook in the oven for 40-50 minutes at 200 degrees.
Cooking tips
When choosing potatoes, pay attention to the skin color and size. Potatoes should be large with light brown skin.
For best results, after slicing the potatoes, let them sit under cold running water for 5 minutes. This will remove excess starch and ensure crispy, beautiful potatoes.
