Fried Potatoes with Sage Leaves

 

You may not find this dish in posh restaurants.  But this traditional recipe satisfied the hunger of many of our forefathers and is still delicious for a supper.

 

Ingredients

Small potatoes ½ kg

Olive oil 2 tbsp

Butter 1 tbsp

Shallots 50 gm

Garlics a few cloves

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Preparation

 

Wash, clean and cut the potatoes into halves.  Heat oil and butter in a pan and add the sage (salbei) leaves and gently fry on low flame till the fragrance comes out.  Add the potatoes to the pan and mix together.

 

Line a baking tray with baking paper and spread the potatoes pieces evenly along with the garlic cloves and shallots.

 

Preheat the oven to 200°C and roast the potatoes for about 30 minutes or till the potatoes reaches a golden-brown colour.