Crispy Roasted Baby Potatoes with Zesty Honey Chili Sauce

Indulge in the perfect blend of crispy roasted baby potatoes paired with a tantalizing honey chili sauce. Tender baby potatoes are first simmered with thyme and butter, absorbing all the subtle flavours, before being roasted to a perfect crisp. The highlight of this dish is the honey chili sauce, made from fresh red chili, coriander, garlic, ginger, and a touch of honey and soy sauce. This sauce adds a delightful zing that complements the crispy potatoes, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a comforting dish to enjoy with family, these Crispy Roasted Baby Potatoes with Zesty Honey Chili Sauce will impress with their gourmet appeal and irresistible flavour. Hope you like it.

Ingredients:

➡️For the Baby Potatoes:

• 450g baby potatoes
• 1 sprig of thyme
• 15g butter
• Water (enough to cover the potatoes)
• 20g ghee
• Sea salt flakes

➡️For the Honey Chili Sauce:

• 1 red chili pepper
• 20g coriander
• 3 garlic cloves (8g)
• 10g ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• Ground salt
• Ground black pepper

Method:

1. Cook the Potatoes:

• Add enough water to a pot to cover the potatoes.
• Add sea salt flakes and thyme to the water.
• Stir well and add the baby potatoes.
• Cook on low heat (do not boil) and add the butter.
• Stir slightly until the butter dissolves and simmer for about 40 minutes.

2. Prepare the Honey Chili Sauce:

• While the potatoes are simmering, place all sauce ingredients (chili pepper, coriander, garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper) into a food processor.
• Blend until smooth.
• Set aside the sauce.

3. Roast the Potatoes:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (with fan).
• Cut the boiled baby potatoes in half and place them in a mixing bowl.
• Add the ghee and mix until the ghee is dissolved and the potatoes are coated.
• Place the coated potatoes on a roasting tray.
• Roast in the oven for about 40 minutes or until golden and crispy.

4. Serve:

• Season the roasted baby potatoes with ground salt and black pepper. Serve with the honey chili sauce.