Roast Herb Chilli Orange Butter Hasselback (Print Version)

Crispy golden potatoes with zesty orange herb chilli butter. A vibrant flavorful side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 8 medium Yukon Gold or Maris Piper potatoes
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Herb Chilli and Orange Butter

04 - 100 g unsalted butter, softened (approximately 7 tbsp)
05 - Zest of 1 large orange
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C / Gas 6).
02 - Wash and dry the potatoes. Place each potato between two wooden spoons or chopsticks. Slice thinly, making parallel cuts about 1/16 inch apart, stopping before cutting through, so the base remains intact.
03 - Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush all over with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
04 - In a bowl, mix the softened butter with orange zest, parsley, thyme, chilli, garlic, smoked paprika, and sea salt until well combined.
05 - Carefully push the herb chilli and orange butter between the potato slices, reserving some for basting.
06 - Roast the potatoes for 40 minutes, then baste again with the remaining butter. Continue roasting for another 20 minutes, or until golden, crispy, and tender inside.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs and a sprinkle of orange zest if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The butter seeps into every crevice, creating layers of flavour throughout each potato
  • That orange zest brightness cuts through the richness like sunshine on a cloudy day
  • They look ridiculously impressive but the technique is surprisingly forgiving once you get the hang of it
02 -
  • The wooden spoon trick is not optional unless you have nerves of steel and excellent knife control
  • If a potato accidentally splits completely, just press it back together, it will bake into a beautiful sort of accordion shape anyway
  • Rubbing a bit of the butter mix on the tops before roasting gives you extra colour on those exposed edges
03 -
  • Use the sharpest knife you own, it makes the slicing so much safer and cleaner
  • Room temperature potatoes are easier to slice cleanly without breaking, so take them out of the fridge an hour before starting

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