FoodFall in love with Greek cuisine: The simple delight of Patates Lemonates recipe

Fall in love with Greek cuisine: The simple delight of Patates Lemonates recipe

Roasted potatoes delicious like never before. I'm making them Greek style, and the family is going crazy with delight.
Roasted potatoes delicious like never before. I'm making them Greek style, and the family is going crazy with delight.
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11 February 2024 00:15

Patates lemonates, or 'lemon potatoes,' are astoundingly uncomplicated to cook and are exceptionally fragrant and tasty. Once you've made them, these potatoes, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, in the Greek style, will be repeatedly requested at your table. Let us share this recipe with you.

Treating your palate to Greek flavours - Roasted potatoes

Patates lemonates is a staple of the Greek culinary tradition. Regularly chosen as a side for meats, fish or vegetables, the potatoes are roasted with a flavourful lemon-herb sauce becoming both delectable and satisfying. Their preparation is also remarkably straightforward.

When considering which potatoes will work best for patates lemonates, you should opt for type A, or salad-type, potatoes. Their firm structure remains intact during the baking process. Also of import is the selection of the correct sauce - a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano, which culminates in a singular taste sensation.

Roasted potatoes, delicious as ever - recipe

While making patates lemonates doesn't entail extensive culinary prowess, it does necessitate patience. However, the resulting extraordinary potatoes are definitely worth the effort, delighting the taste buds and leaving a lasting memory.

Ingredients:

  • 7 large potatoes,
  • 3 lemons,
  • 140 ml of olive oil,
  • 5 grams of mustard,
  • 5 grams of semolina,
  • 3 cloves of garlic,
  • 15 grams of dried oregano,
  • salt and pepper to taste.

The method is simple:

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut each into eight parts.
  2. Blend the lemon juice, olive oil, chopped garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Thoroughly stir the sauce into the potatoes.
  4. Place the mixture into a casserole dish and pour in approximately 95 ml of water.
  5. Roast at 200°Celsius (about 392°F) for roughly an hour until the potatoes turn golden brown and crisp.

An ideal side dish for any meal

These Greek potatoes pair brilliantly with multiple main courses. They can be served alongside roasted meats, fish, grilled vegetables, or simply with Greek yogurt and a fresh salad. The delightful taste of patates lemonates is something you must try for yourself! This easily accessible recipe will undoubtedly become a recurring feature in your cooking repertoire.

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