Gordon Ramsay promises perfectly crispy spuds every time with 30-second hack
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Roast potatoes are a crucial part of the Christmas dinner, but there's always a debate about the best way to cook them. Luckily, TV chef Gordon Ramsay has revealed his "secret" to perfecting this popular dish, using just three additional ingredients. The multi-Michelin starred chef advises that anyone aiming to prepare the "perfect" roast potatoes should have fresh thyme, bay leaves and garlic on hand.
In an interview with The Times, Ramsay shared: "The secret to the perfect roast potato, simmer your potatoes in water with bay leaves, fresh thyme and garlic. Then, once they are parboiled, drain off the water, crank up the gas and put them back on the heat for 30 seconds, shaking the pan.
"Then leave them to steam, the longer the better. The edges will become fluffy and they will absorb more of the flavours of the herbs and garlic.Then roast in hot oil.". While many rely on goose fat for their ideal roastie, Ramsay, 58, suggests that vegetable oil can do the job just as well.
"People get obsessed by goose fat but to be honest, vegetable oil is just fine, but don't use too much. You want the potatoes to roast, not to deep fry," he said. The father-of-six told The Times that he plans to host 25 people on Christmas Day, including his wife Tana, their two youngest sons, Oscar 5, and Jesse, 1, at their home in southwest London.
