Tates In Blankets
Recipe by : Seasonal Spuds www . seasonalspuds . com
These tates-in-blankets make the perfect accompaniment to Christmas dinner or on a party platter this festive season .
Prep Time : 15 minutes Cook Time : 40 minutes Serves : 12
Ingredients :
For the filling :
• 3 large white potatoes
• 120g plain flour ( cornflour if gluten free )
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried sage
• Salt and pepper to taste
For the carrot ‘ blanket ’:
• 1 large carrot
• 1 tbsp tamari
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
Method :
1 . Roughly chop the potatoes and add to a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt and simmer for 15 minutes .
2 . Meanwhile , add the flour , herbs and seasoning to a large bowl and whisk together .
3 . Once the potatoes have softened , add to the bowl of flour mix , mash together until a mouldable texture forms , shape into rough sausage shapes for the filling and add to a greased baking tray , add to a preheated oven ( 200 º C ) with a drizzle of olive oil and bake for 20 minutes .
4 . Prepare the carrots by using a julienne peeler to create the ‘ blanket ’ strips , you ’ ll need around 2 strips for each potato tot .
5 . Mix the tamari and paprika in a bowl then add the carrot strips to coat and leave to marinade whilst the potatoes are baking .
6 . Once the potatoes have had 20 minutes , wrap in the carrot ' blanket ’ and pop back in the oven for around 10-15 minutes or until crispy .
7 . Enjoy fresh out of the oven .
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