Winter Sage and Orange Roast Potatoes

If you are tired of the plain old roast potatoes, this recipe is a must.  This dish reinvents the old roast potatoe and breathes life into your meal.  

SERVES:  8

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 kg potatoes, peeled and cut to the size of golf balls
• 8-9 cloves garlic, skins left on and squashed
• 2 oranges, use only the peel, cut into long thin strips
• 1 large bunch fresh sage, leaves only
• 6 tablespoons olive oil

METHOD:

• Preheat the oven to 220ºC.
• In a large pan, parboil the potatoes in boiling, salted water for 10 minutes, then drain in a colander, shaking it to chuff up the edges of the potatoes.
• Heat a large roasting tray on the hob over a low heat. (You may need 2 trays.)
• Add the oil and the garlic, orange peel and sage, then fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the potatoes and toss them until well coated.
• Place the tray in the oven and cook for 45 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• Season and serve