590 - Greek Style Potatoes

GREEK STYLE POTATOES RECIPE

This is an easy recipe to make Greek Style Potatoes.  The secret is in the garlic lemon chicken broth, which brings out the potato flavour without using a lot of salt.  I make this recipe for two people, but it scales easily up or down. 

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 yellow flesh potatoes

1 cup chicken soup broth

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 clove garlic

1 - tbsp olive oil

Italian spice to taste

NOTES:

- If you chose to use small potatoes, you may want to leave the tender skin on.  I usually peel them, however.

- You can use home-made chicken stock or broth, or you can use a can of broth from the store.  If so, try to use a low-sodium broth.  In an emergency, you can use a can of chicken noodle or chicken rice soup:  simply use a strainer to remove the solids from the broth.  They make a nice midnight snack. 

- I like to use minced garlic from a jar.  If you use a clove, chop it as fine as you can.   You could also use garlic salt or garlic powder, as long as it is mixed well with the broth. 

- "Italian spice" usually includes basil, coriander, cilantro, thyme, oregano, marjoram, and rosemary.  You can use a tiny pinch of each of these spices in any combination, or just use a store-bought blend. 

PROCEDURE:

Pre-heat your oven to 450°F. 

Peel the potatoes.  I like to cut them into bite-sized chunks, but some will quarter or halve the potatoes.  The smaller the pieces, the faster they will  cook.

Heat the oil in a fry pan on medium-high heat.  Fry the potato pieces in the hot oil, stirring from time to time.  Remove the potatoes into an oven-safe pot after they have browned a little.  Pour the chicken broth, the lemon juice, a drop of olive oil, and the garlic into the pot with the potatoes, and give everything a good stir. 

Put the pot in the oven and allow to cook uncovered.  The broth will boil away and also soak into the potatoes.  Watch the pot.  When the broth is mostly gone, the potatoes will be cooked, and the dish will be ready to serve.  Usually, this takes 20 minutes to half an hour.  The potatoes are cooked when they flake easily when prodded with a utensil, or if they are mushy. 

Remove the potatoes from the pot into your serving dish.  Sprinkle the potatoes with the seasoning to taste.  Greek style potatoes pair well with steak, lamb, or Greek food in general.  So tasty, so easy to make!