Description
Sesame-crusted potatoes bring Mediterranean warmth to classic side dishes. Crispy herbed edges and nutty sesame seeds create a delightful texture you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Thoroughly wash potatoes, removing dirt, and chop into uniform one-inch chunks, ensuring even cooking potential.
- Initial Cooking Stage: Immerse potato pieces in salted cold water, preventing oxidation and maintaining ingredient integrity until ready for primary cooking process.
- Boiling Process: Simmer potatoes in generously salted water until fork-tender, allowing gentle cooking that preserves delicate potato structure and ensures optimal texture.
- Mashing Technique: Drain potatoes completely, then process through ricer or food mill directly into warm cooking vessel, creating silky-smooth potato base with minimal moisture retention.
- Flavor Enhancement: Integrate butter until fully melted, then incorporate heavy cream and sesame oil, stirring methodically to develop rich, luxurious consistency and complex flavor profile.
- Seasoning Finalization: Season comprehensively with salt and freshly ground black pepper, calibrating taste elements to achieve harmonious and balanced potato experience.
- Presentation: Transfer to serving dish, crowning with toasted sesame seeds to introduce textural complexity and aromatic nuance, elevating visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Soak potato chunks in salted water up to several hours before cooking to prevent browning and maintain freshness.
- Potato Perfection: Cut potatoes into uniform one-inch pieces for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Drain Thoroughly: Remove excess moisture completely after boiling to prevent watery mashed potatoes.
- Seasoning Secret: Taste and adjust salt and pepper gradually, ensuring balanced flavor without overwhelming the delicate potato profile.
- Prep Time: A few hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 321 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg