Flat Potatoes

By vealam

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds of small potatoes (fingerlings, or similar)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil or melted clarified butter
• freshly ground pepper
• flaky sea salt (I used Maldon)
• small bunch of flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, chopped

Details

Adapted from turntablekitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and place one rimmed baking sheet (preferably heavy) on the center rack. Place another rimmed baking sheet on a rack just below.
2. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, and toss them with the oil, pepper, and salt, in a large bowl.
3. Once the oven is hot, allow the baking sheets to sit in there for another few minutes. Remove the lighter baking sheet from the oven and transfer the potatoes, cut side-down, to the pan. Place the heavier baking sheet directly on top of the potatoes and slide in between the two oven racks.
4. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and crisp (I actually chose to smoosh the potatoes once or twice with the tenting baking sheet to encourage the potatoes to flatten).
5. Remove the potatoes from the oven and transfer to a serving bowl. Add in the parsley or cilantro and toss immediately. Serve warm, accompanied by ketchup, aioli, or blue cheese dressing.