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Gordon Ramsay Fondant Potatoes Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Fondant Potatoes Recipe

My Gordon Ramsay-style fondant potatoes recipe — seared until golden, then braised in stock and butter until soft all the way through.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British, French
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large floury potatoes peeled
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves lightly crushed
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 300 ml hot chicken or vegetable stock
  • Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / Gas 6. Cut potatoes into cylinders, trim ends flat.
  2. Sear flat-side down in oil 5–6 minutes until golden.
  3. Turn, sear 4–5 minutes more.
  4. Add butter, garlic and thyme, spoon butter over.
  5. Pour hot stock halfway up the potatoes, season.
  6. Braise in the oven 30–35 minutes, basting once or twice.
  7. Serve with the pan juices.

Notes

Sear until deeply golden before braising for the best crust.
Use hot stock and only fill halfway up the potatoes.
Baste during cooking for flavour and a glossy finish.
Can be made ahead and reheated in a hot oven.