Chef's 'perfect' roast potato recipe that only needs five ingredients
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A top-notch chef has revealed his foolproof recipe for creating the most delectable garlic and rosemary roast potatoes - using just five ingredients. If you're aiming for that elusive crunchy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside roastie, look no further. Forego the guesswork on your Sunday roast and follow TikTok culinary sensation Harry Heal's simple steps to nail it every time, especially with Christmas approaching.
Harry's method delivers not just the ultimate texture but packs a punch with aromatic notes of rosemary and garlic. A kitchen maestro since the onset of the pandemic, Harry rekindled his love for cuisine and cinematography, leading to an explosion of popularity for his comfort food tutorials online.
His mouth-watering take on roast potatoes has captivated audiences across the UK and the US. Enthralled viewers have been effusive in their praise after trying out his recipe, with one stating from the US: "I'm American and have made British roast potatoes the past two weekends and I'm obsessed. It's a usual side dish now.".
Another shared a breakthrough moment: "I've always tried to get that perfect potato and never figured it out till now." Yet another confessed their adoration, exclaiming: "I would marry roast potatoes.". In his TikTok video, Harry cheerfully begins: "Alrighty guys as we head towards Thanksgiving, Christmas and everything in between, here's how to make the perfect roast potatoes.".
Firstly, peel, wash and chop the potatoes into chunks. Pop them in a large pan of salted water and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 200C/390F. Once the potatoes start boiling, let them simmer for about five minutes or until they're fork tender - you want them fluffy around the edges.
