Coarse salt is often used to prepare various foods. The main function of salt in this case is to conduct the heat that is released during cooking. There are many options for cooking potatoes. However, potatoes baked in salt have a special aroma and pleasant taste.
It is necessary
- –Young potatoes (4-8 pcs.);
- –Coarse salt (1-2 kg);
- –Dried rosemary (4 g);
- - garlic to taste;
- - butter (15 g).
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the potatoes first. Take tubers, rinse gently under running water, removing visible dirt with a brush. Separately, it should be noted that the skin of the vegetable should be dense and without damage. Dry each potato with a paper towel and transfer the balls to a separate cup.
Step 2
Next, take a deep heat-resistant mold, cover the bottom with a thick layer of salt so that no gaps are visible. Spoon the potatoes over the salt.
Step 3
Divide the garlic into cloves and place between the potatoes. Sprinkle the required amount of rosemary on the dish. Add other spices as desired. Cover the top with a thick layer of salt again.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 180-200 degrees. Place the dish in the oven, cook the potatoes for about 50 minutes, observing the dish periodically. Potatoes will be considered ready when each tuber can be freely pierced with a knife.
Step 5
Remove the dish from the oven, peel off excess salt from the tubers. Break each potato in half and place a piece of butter in the middle. Serve as a side dish or as a stand-alone meal.
Step 6
Do not forget that the salt after cooking this dish can not be thrown away, but left and used as intended.
