Patates Lemonates (Roast Lemon Potatoes)
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INGREDIENTS
7 large potatoes
3 cloves of garlic, minced
150ml olive oil (3/4 cup)
150ml water (3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon semolina
Salt and Pepper
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METHOD
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200C
Step 2
To prepare extra crispy lemon potatoes, cut the potatoes into wedges and place them on a large metal roasting pan.
Step 3
Add the remaining ingredients (including the semolina and the 150ml of water) into a bowl and blend.
Step 4
Pour the semolina-lemon mixture over the potatoes and season well with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Bake for 40 minutes, until a nice golden crust has formed on the potatoes; turn them out of the oven, toss them a little bit to bring them upside down, sprinkle with a pinch of oregano and put back into the oven for another 30-40 minutes. If all of the liquid has been absorbed and the pan appears to be getting dry, add 1/4-1/2 of a cup hot water into the pan or some extra lemon mixture, before they have fully browned.
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The secret for these extra crispy Greek lemon potatoes is to sprinkle the potatoes with some semolina, as it helps to form a nice golden crust around them. Don’t be afraid of over baking them- they will become even more delicious!
