Portuguese Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes

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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!

Equipment

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.

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!

Equipment

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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