Sesame potatoesThese pan-fried potatoes are a current favourite with the kids in our house (and not just with the kids).

Serve with broccoli and baked beans for a family-friendly weeknight supper, or try serving them alongside any tomato-based vegetable dish – for instance, gently fry some sliced red and yellow peppers with a little garlic, add a tin of tomatoes and herbs (basil, herbes de provence or oregano) and simmer on a low heat for five minutes or so.

If you happen to have pre-boiled potatoes you can skip step 3.

 

Ingredients

750g new potatoes

1 tblsp sesame oil

2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped (optional)

A little salt

1 packet of smoked tofu, drained and cut into cubes (optional)

sesame seeds

 

Method

1. Cut the potatoes into slices about 1cm thick.

2. In a non-stick frying pan, heat the sesame oil to a medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and the potatoes and season with a little salt.

3. Stir fry for a minute or two, then add half a cup of water (jjust enough to stop it sticking and create some steam), and cover the pan with a lid; cook on a low heat for 10 minutes or so, until the potatoes are tender when you insert a sharp knife.

4. Remove the lid and fry for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes start to look crispy and golden.

5. Just before serving, add the cubed, smoked tofu, and sprinkle liberally with sesame seeds.

 

Sesame-sprinkled potatoes (with smoked tofu)
 
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These are a current favourite with the kids in our house (and not just the kids). Serve with broccoli and baked beans for a family-friendly weeknight supper, or they're also fantastic served alongside a tomato-based vegetable dish - for instance, gently fry some sliced peppers with a little garlic, add a tin of tomatoes and herbs (basil, herbes de provence or oregano) and simmer on a low heat for five minutes or so. If you happen to have pre-cooked potatoes, you can skip step 3.
Ingredients
  • 750g new potatoes
  • 1 tblsp sesame oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped (optional)
  • A little salt
  • 1 packet of smoked tofu, drained and cut into cubes (optional)
  • sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Cut the potatoes into slices about 1cm thick.
  2. In a non-stick frying pan, heat the sesame oil to a medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and the potatoes and season with a little salt.
  3. Stir fry for a minute or two, then add half a cup of water (jjust enough to stop it sticking and create some steam), and cover the pan with a lid; cook on a low heat for 10 minutes or so, until the potatoes are tender when you insert a sharp knife.
  4. Remove the lid and fry for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes start to look crispy and golden.
  5. Just before serving, add the cubed, smoked tofu, and sprinkle liberally with sesame seeds.