THE ZA'ATAR ROOTS

(Our Play on Roasted Potatoes with Lebanese Thyme)

THE ZA'ATAR ROOTS

Ingredients: 1kg Potatoes (cubed), 2 tbsp Za'atar, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 1 tsp Salt, 60ml Olive oil, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, 4 cloves Garlic (smashed)...

Ingredients

  • 1kg Potatoes (cubed)
  • 2 tbsp Za'atar
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 60ml Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic (smashed)

Cooking Method

  1. The Boil Par-boil potatoes for 8 minutes; drain and shake to roughen the architecture.
  2. The Bloom Whisk oil, za'atar, and spices with a tiny 10ml splash of water to bloom the herbal oils.
  3. The Scorch Toss potatoes with the spiced oil; roast at 220°C for 25 minutes until rock-hard charred.
  4. The Final Flourish Drizzle with raw lemon juice and a final dust of raw za'atar.

Cuisine: Balkan

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