Michael Symons Smashed And Fried Potatoes Food

CHEESY HASH BROWN POTATOES

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over indirect heat. Melt the butter. Add the garlic with a pinch of salt and cook until it softens, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grate the potatoes on the large holes of a box grater.
• Add the evaporated milk, sour cream, thyme and hot sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the potatoes and 1 cup of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper, move the skillet over indirect heat and cover the grill. Cook until the potatoes are just about cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Top the potatoes with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and close the lid. Continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are completely cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with the scallions sprinkled over the top.
• (Alternatively, you can bake this in a 350 degrees F oven for 20 minutes, then top with the remaining cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes.)

MICHAEL SYMON'S SMASHED AND FRIED POTATOES RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven, place the potatoes with enough water to cover them by a few inches. Add the thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Salt the water, then bring to a boil. Gently boil until the potatoes are cooked through and tender, about 30 minutes, then drain remaining water. Place the same pan back on medium high heat with the potatoes in it. Let the potatoes dry out for a minute, letting any water evaporate. Add the chicken fat to the pan and once it has melted, begin to slightly flatten the potatoes with the bottom of a smaller pot or ramekin. Make sure to keep the potatoes in an even layer. Brown for about 5 minutes, then flip. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the potatoes are golden brown. Serve with grated parmesan to garnish.

FRIED POTATOES WITH SPICY AIOLI

Steps:

• For the potatoes: To a small saucepan, add the potatoes and cool water to cover. Salt the water generously and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-high, and simmer until the potatoes are just tender when pierced with a fork, 10 to15 minutes. Remove from the water and let cool. While the potatoes are cooling, make the spicy aioli.
• For the spicy aioli: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha, paprika, garlic lime zest and juice and a pinch salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
• To finish the potatoes: Heat a large cast-iron skillet with your favorite fat until it reaches 350 degrees F. The fat should come 1 to 2 inches up the side of the pan.
• With the heel of your hand, smash the potatoes so they are relatively flat but still holding together. Add the potatoes to the fat and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the fat with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl with the aioli. Add a spoonful of the hot fat, stir to coat and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with the scallions and serve immediately. I guarantee you will never look at a French fry the same way again.

LEMON POTATOES

Steps:

• Set up a grill for cooking with indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
• Place the potatoes in a cast-iron pan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, olive oil, mustard, garlic, oregano, a pinch of salt, some black pepper and 2 cups water. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and toss to combine. Turn the potatoes so they are cut-side down in the pan.
• Place the pan on the indirect-heat side of the grill, then close the lid and bake until the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the grill and serve with a squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.