Portuguese Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes
Looking for a potato side dish that does not require any preparation? Then Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes from Portugal is what you need! Excellent with grilled fish or meat, no-fuss and no mushy potatoes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 96kcal
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet (10.25 inch)
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes (500 grams)
- 2 cups sea salt
- parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (375°F).
- Add half of the sea salt into a medium-sized cast-iron skillet or roasting tray. Use your hands to even out the salt.
- Place the potatoes on top of the salt.
- Add the remaining salt on top of the potatoes. Try to do this evenly. There is no need to cover an entire potato with salt.
- Place the skillet or tray into the oven for 45 to 50 mins, or until the potatoes are cooked.
- Take the skillet or tray out of the oven. Set aside to let the potatoes cool.
- Transfer the potatoes into a plate and serve.
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Notes
- Cook's Tip #1: Baby potatoes (also called new potatoes) are the best kind to use for this dish.
- Cook's Tip #2: Try to keep the potatoes in equal sizes to help in cooking them at the same time.
- Cook's Tip #3: Do not remove the skin, so make sure you rinse them properly.
- Cook's Tip #4: Iodized salt will not work for this salt crusted potatoes recipe because of its texture.
- Cook's Tip #5: Do not throw the salt after using them. Instead, store them in a dry place and reuse them -- but absolutely NOT for seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 56594mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg