You're making roast potatoes wrong – one ingredient makes them 'extra crispy' Roast potatoes are a beloved side dish, known for their delicious taste and crispy texture.
Cook Sam Stern has shared a simple recipe to make the "best roast potatoes", and it's easier than you might think.
In a TikTok video, Stern explains: "Add your potatoes to cold water with salt, bicarbonate of soda and parboil.
It breaks down the surface of the potatoes, creating a starchier, softer exterior which increases the surface area for crunch.
Then add the potatoes, garlic, rosemary, thyme the stock oil and season.
