Herbed potatoes by Neil

105 min
hard
7 ingredients

Herbed potatoes by Neil

History and Origin of Herbed Potatoes

Herbed potatoes are a traditional dish with its roots in the home cooking of various regions, especially in countries where the potato is a fundamental ingredient. Originating in South America, potatoes were first cultivated in the Andean region thousands of years ago and have since been an essential part of the local diet.

This dish, known in some Latin American countries simply as "herbed potatoes" or "grilled herbed potatoes," varies in name and preparation depending on the area. For example, in Mexico it might be called "roasted herbed potatoes," while in Argentina and Chile it is common to find similar versions under the name "grilled herbed potatoes." The combination of fresh and dried herbs is a key element that provides aroma and flavor, honoring the regional traditions that take advantage of natural and fresh products from each season.

How to Prepare Neil's Herbed Potatoes

For this recipe you will need the following ingredients: Red potatoes, malt vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, fresh thyme, pepper, and salt.

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water.

Boil until they are almost tender, approximately 30 minutes.

Drain and cool the potatoes.

Cut the potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Whisk the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Add the potatoes and mix well to coat them with the marinade.

Cover and let rest for 1 hour at room temperature.

Prepare the grill.

Remove the potatoes from the marinade and place them on the grill. Reserve the marinade.

Cook the potatoes until golden brown, turning occasionally, approximately 12 minutes.

Transfer to a platter.

Brush with the remaining marinade and serve.

Herbed potatoes by Neil

Ingredients (7)

  • Red Potatoes
  • Malt Vinegar
  • Olive Oil
  • Dried Oregano
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Pepper
  • Salt

Instructions (14 steps)

  1. 1 Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water
  2. 2 until they are almost
  3. 3 tender, approximately 30 minutes
  4. 4 drain and cool
  5. 5 cut the potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
  6. 6 whisk the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl
  7. 7 add the potatoes and mix well to coat them
  8. 8 cover and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature
  9. 9 prepare the grill
  10. 10 remove the potatoes from the marinade and place them on the grill
  11. 11 reserve the marinade
  12. 12 cook the potatoes until golden brown, turning occasionally, approximately 12 minutes
  13. 13 transfer to a platter
  14. 14 brush with the remaining marinade and serve