A taste of Greece: The allure of baked potatoes
Baked potatoes are a staple of numerous cuisines, known for their simplicity and excellent taste. However, sometimes it's worth trying something new or refreshing a daily recipe a bit. Greek-style potatoes are perfect for this.
25 October 2024 10:19
Potatoes are often served as a side dish at everyday meals, but with this recipe, they can become the main course. Easy to prepare, they surprise with their unique flavour. Get ready for a tasty journey to Greece without leaving home.
Greek-style baked potatoes
Looking at this recipe, it's no wonder. They taste so good that you don't even need a cutlet on the side.
This is a celebration of simplicity, as you won't find any fancy ingredients here. Instead, you'll find olive oil, for which Greece is famous, oregano typical of Mediterranean cuisine, and of course, potatoes. It doesn't take much to impress with flavour.
Ingredients:
- 10-12 medium potatoes
- 240 millilitres of olive oil
- 1 handful of dried oregano
- salt to taste
Preparation:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes about 1.25-2 centimetres wide.
- Place them on a baking sheet, pour over olive oil, and mix with salt.
- Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius, bake the potatoes for 30 minutes.
- Remove, stir, sprinkle with oregano, and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
These potatoes make a great side dish for meat, fish, or salads. They can also be served as a snack or main dish. Enjoy!
Why use olive oil?
Olive oil is a key ingredient in this recipe, giving the potatoes a unique flavour and aroma. It makes the potatoes crisper and more golden while adding healthy fats beneficial to our bodies. Additionally, olive oil helps absorb nutrients from the potatoes and the added herbs, enhancing their natural flavours.
