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Moroccan Spiced Roast Potatoes

Author: Christopher Kosovich

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs potatoes suitable for roasting
  • 4 fresh garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper not ground
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Mince/crush the garlic and set aside in a bowl.
  • Add the other spice paste ingredients and mix.
  • Cover and leave for at least an hour before using, for the flavors to blend.
  • After 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 300°F or 150°C (this is the temperature I use although my oven is fan-assisted so if yours is not, you may wish to use a slightly higher temperature).
  • Peel and quarter the potatoes (cut larger potatoes into smaller chunks).
  • Simmer them in a pan of boiling water for 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and gently shake them in the pan to roughen the edges (this produces crispy roasties!).
  • Put the potatoes in a roasting tray. Add the spice paste and toss to coat the potatoes completely.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until done, turning halfway through cooking.
  • Serve hot.