As of: March 1, 2024, 1:00 p.m
By: Anna Yakusheva
If you're looking for a sophisticated yet simple dish that will impress guests, fondant potatoes are the perfect choice.
Fondant potatoes are a delicious side dish made from waxy potatoes.
The term “fondant” comes from French and means “melting” or “delicate”.
In this preparation method, the potatoes are cut into small, even pieces, sautéed in a pan and then slowly cooked in broth or bouillon.
During the cooking process, the potatoes absorb the delicious flavors of the broth and develop a delicate, melting texture inside, while the outer layer forms a golden crust.
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Fondant potatoes are known for their buttery texture and rich flavor, making them a popular accompaniment to many dishes.
If you are looking for a change from classic potato dishes, such as fried potatoes, boiled potatoes, jacket potatoes or mashed potatoes, you should definitely try fondant potatoes!
But how do you make the perfect fondant potatoes?
This guide reveals the secret tricks for perfect preparation.
With these tips you can easily make the perfect fondant potatoes
1. Choosing the right type of potato
First of all, the choice of potatoes is crucial.
You should use waxy varieties, such as Yukon Gold or Russet, as they have a higher starch content and are better suited to this dish.
You should avoid floury potatoes as they fall apart easily.
2. A good sense of proportion is required here: make uniform cuts
To ensure that the potatoes cook evenly during the cooking process, they should be cut evenly and symmetrically.
The best way to do this is to use a sharp knife and cut the potatoes into equal-sized cubes with a side length of about two centimeters.
Whether cut into cubes or round, the shape of fondant potatoes is not important, but rather at least two even edges, which can turn brown when frying.
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3. Choose the right pan
To prepare fondant potatoes, it is recommended to use a heavy pan, ideally made of cast iron or stainless steel.
These pans maintain constant heat and ensure even browning of the potatoes.
4. Perfect frying and cooking time
Fondant potatoes are traditionally first fried and then cooked in the oven.
It is important not to leave the potatoes in the oven for too long so that they do not become too dry.
A cooking time of around 25-30 minutes at 180 °C fan oven or 200 °C top/bottom heat should be sufficient.
You need these ingredients for fondant potatoes:
Fondant potatoes are a delicious side dish where the potatoes are cooked until tender and develop a golden crust.
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5 large waxy potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp pepper
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
200 ml chicken broth
2 sprigs of thyme
2 rosemary sprigs
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Preparing fondant potatoes is so easy:
Peel the potatoes and cut off the round ends to create equal-sized cubes (about two centimeters long on each side).
Put the potato cubes in cold water and let them sit for ten minutes.
Then pour into a sieve and allow to drain well.
Preheat the oven to 190 °C top/bottom heat.
Heat oil and butter in a pan.
Add the potato cubes to the pan and fry over medium heat for about ten minutes.
Turn the potatoes occasionally until they are golden brown on all sides.
Season with salt and pepper.
Place potatoes in a baking dish.
Briefly fry the garlic in the remaining fat in the same pan and deglaze with chicken stock.
Pour the contents of the pan over the potatoes in the mold.
Place thyme and rosemary between the potatoes in the dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
Serve the fondant potatoes hot as a side dish with meat, fish or vegetables.
Bon appetit!
With this recipe you can conjure up buttery fondant potatoes with a crispy crust in no time.
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Delicious use of leftovers: creative ideas for leftover potatoes
When making fondant potatoes, some of the potato is often left over because they are cut into a specific shape.
But there's no need to worry because the leftovers can be used in a variety of recipes.
A quick idea is to turn the leftover potatoes into mashed or mashed potatoes, for example, or use them in soups or stews.
Alternatively, the leftovers can be used as a filling for dumplings or empanadas.
This means nothing is wasted and you can enjoy the delicious fondant potatoes to the fullest.
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