Description
A modern take on a classic comfort food, these crispy smashed potatoes are paired with a zingy Ginger-Tahini dressing for a delightful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds baby or mini golden/yellow potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 2 tablespoons sea salt)
- 4 to 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 inch piece ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons ice water
- 2 scallions, sliced thinly on a bias
- 1 serrano pepper, sliced thinly on a bias
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves or Thai basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
- In a large saucepan, parboil the potatoes with 4 tablespoons of kosher salt until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Smash each potato gently with the bottom of a glass or flat spatula, then transfer to lined baking sheets.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and roast in the oven for around 30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- While the potatoes roast, prepare the Ginger-Tahini sauce by blending lime juice, sesame oil, tahini, tamari, maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth. Adjust with ice water if needed.
- Once potatoes are done, transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with Ginger-Tahini sauce, and top with scallions, serrano pepper, mint, cilantro, and peanuts.
- Serve remaining sauce on the side.
Notes
Ensure potatoes are dried well before roasting for better crisping. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, ginger tahini, comfort food, vegan side dish, crispy potatoes
