Spicy cumin smashed baby potatoes
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- ¼–½ tsp hot chilli powder
- 1¼ tsp salt
- 1.3 lb baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
Toast 1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn in a cast iron pan over low heat until fragrant, a few minutes.
- ½ tsp black peppercorn
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp sugar
Add 1 tsp paprika, hot chilli powder to taste, 3/4 tsp sugar and salt; mix and set aside.
Boil the baby potatoes in water 20 to 30 minutes, until a fork goes through easily; drain and cool under running water.
Heat oil in the pan, add the potatoes in one layer (in batches if needed) and fry on medium-high 5 to 8 minutes until golden and crusty.
- oil
- 15 cloves grated garlic
Add more oil, about 15 cloves grated garlic and half a small onion, finely diced; stir until the onion is translucent.
- ½ whole onion
Return the potatoes, toss, sprinkle in part of the spice mix; turn off the heat, taste and add the rest as needed.