Potato Confit
These potatoes are luxurious and a real treat if you have the time, the ultimate chip! It's simple and can be prepared several days in advance.
Slice <quantity>2<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of peeled king Edward potatoes on a mandolin
Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl and add <quantity>20<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt
Add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of duck fat. Mix to combine
Brush a loaf tin with oil and cover with parchment paper. Place the sliced potatoes one by one in the tin
Preheat the oven to <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Cover the potato with the parchment paper and with aluminum foil
Bake for 3h until the potato is fully cooked
Remove the aluminum foil when the potato is completely soft. Place a second tin on top and add a heavy weight. Chill for 12h until set
Remove the potato from the loaf tin and discard the parchment paper
Cut the potato into <quantity>3<unit>cm</unit></quantity> x <quantity>3<unit>cm</unit></quantity> rectangular pieces
Preheat vegetable oil to <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature> to submerge the potato pieces. Fry until golden and crispy. Avoid overloading the pan to prevent the pieces from touching each other
Transfer to a bowl
Drizzle mustard dressing and season with flaky salt to taste
Serve. The confit potatoes are ready
Enjoy!
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