Candy potato steaks | RecipeTin Eats

Introducing my (present) favorite candy potato recipe: roasted thick steak-like slabs of candy potato served with a whipped tahini sauce and a garlicky-sesame-chilli topping for a Center Jap impressed MEATY meatless dinner!

Candy potato steaks

Named as such as a result of the thick slices of candy potato sort of remind me of meaty steaks, I really like this recipe as a result of it makes use of economical candy potatoes to make a very tasty, satisfying meat-free dinner that’s one thing slightly completely different. Right here in Sydney, you may even discover “imperfect” candy potato for as little as 99c/kg ($0.50/lb, GBP0.50/kg).

Minimize thick slabs, roasted till tender then dig into it with a knife and fork such as you would a rib-eye.

Although, in the present day’s “steaks” are dressed up a complete lot greater than I do with beef steaks! A beneficiant smear of tahini yogurt, and a glittering, scorching topping of garlic, sesame seeds, inexperienced and crimson cayenne peppers. STELLAR flavour mixture!

Meet the gamers in todays’ recipe!

1. Slabs of candy potato roasted with a easy spice combine till golden on the floor and tender inside.

2. The garlic-sesame-chilli topping.

3. The Whipped Tahini Yogurt (nicely, it’s simply whisked, however “whipped” sounds higher 😂)

4. Crunchy toasted flatbread for dunking! (Non-compulsory)

Components

Right here’s what you should make these meaty meatless steaks. I’ve an straightforward different for the topping if you should pace issues up. However don’t skip the Tahini Yogurt Sauce or the seasoning for the candy potato!

a giant candy potato & Seasoning

• Giant candy potato – We want a big one as a result of we will likely be chopping 2 thick steaks from the centre of it. Should you don’t have a big one, don’t fret! Simply make extra smaller ones. 🙂

• Seasoning – Nothing normal right here, simply all my normal gamers. I like to make use of smoked paprika as a result of it’s bought a stunning….nicely, smokey flavour. 😂 However you may simply substitute with abnormal paprika.

Whipped tahini yogurt

“Whipped” is an elaborate title for one thing that takes 20 seconds to whisk!! 😂 I take advantage of the title as a clue of the feel which is extra mild and fluffy than a primary yogurt sauce. It’s virtually like tender whipped cream.

• Plain yoghurt – Not sweetened, and never flavoured.

• Tahini – Paste made with sesame seeds. Normally discovered within the well being meals aisle at grocery shops. Use hulled tahini (extra frequent), not un-hulled which is darker and extra bitter. The jar label will specify which it’s.

  Use Chinese language sesame paste as a sub if in case you have leftovers from different recipes I’ve shared, like this one or this one!

• Lemon – For tangy lemon flavour.

• Garlic – As a result of it makes it tastier. Finely grate it utilizing a microplane so that you don’t have massive lumps within the sauce.

TOPPING (or not)

This garlicky, oniony, sesame topping speckled with non-spicy flecks of inexperienced and crimson chilli provides curiosity, color and flavour to this candy potato dish. However on nights when it’s all too onerous, I’ll give this a miss and simply use a handful of store-bought Crispy Asian Shallots. Crispy, oily and salty, it really works a deal with as a final touch!

• Shallot (US: eschalot) – Also referred to as French onions, they appear to be child onions however have purple-skinned flesh, are finer and sweeter. To not be confused with what some folks in Australia name “shallots” ie the lengthy inexperienced onions. Substitute with similar quantity of finely minced crimson onion.

• Cayenne peppers – the massive chilies that aren’t very spicy in any respect as soon as deseeded. They supply a heat hum! Should you’re involved, go away it out and substitute with 1 tsp every coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Completely different flavour profile however they’ll carry one thing else to the dish to compensate.

• Garlic – Finely minced and fried up till golden, it provides a stack of flavour to this topping!

• Toasted pine nuts – For sprinkling on on the finish. Substitute with different nuts: pistachios (love the inexperienced color and flavour!), almonds, peptics, sunflower seeds.

• Coriander/cilantro – For a recent end and likewise for color. Coriander haters can substitute with parsley or chives, however for me, I actually like coriander for these Center Jap flavours.

Tips on how to make Candy Potato Steaks

This recipe sort of jogs my memory of a salad – the components record seems prolonged however the making half is low effort!

Cooking the candy potato steaks

1. Candy potato chopping – Utilizing a pointy knife, minimize a small slice off one finish so you may stand the candy potato upright, secure.

2. Minimize the cheeks off, then minimize two x 1.8cm/0.7″ thick steaks from the center which might be flat on either side. Ignore my very particular steak dimension information (1.8 cm thick, 17 cm lengthy, 7 cm extensive (0.7 x 6.5 x 2.75″), simply minimize no matter you may utilizing the candy potato you could have!

   Too onerous? If chopping steaks standing the potato upright is just too onerous, simply minimize 1.8cm/0.7″ thick rounds and make candy potato “filet mignon”!! Relying in your potato dimension, it is best to have the ability to make 4 to six.

3. Rub with simply 2 teaspoons of olive oil then sprinkle with the seasoning combine.

4. Bake at 200°C/400°F (180°C fan-forced) for 45 – 50 minutes or till tender. Don’t flip – we would like good color on the floor.

Topping, sauce & assembling

1. Whipped tahini yogurt sauce – Put the components in a heatproof bowl and whisk to mix. Microwave for 20 seconds, then whisk once more for 10 seconds – it is going to be like tender whipped cream. Serve immediately or at room temp.

2. Toast the pine nuts in a dry small pan till they’ve golden patches, change into shiny with oil and scent wonderful. Take away instantly right into a bowl.

3. Topping – Warmth the oil then sauté all of the Topping components for a couple of minutes till the garlic is golden.

4. Assemble – Smear sauce on a plate.

5. Nonetheless assembling… Place the candy potato on prime.

6. Virtually completed…. Sprinkle with Topping, pine nuts, coriander/cilantro then a graceful of olive oil. A pinch of sumac wouldn’t go astray both, if you happen to’ve bought some (pretty lemony crimson spice utilized in Center Jap / Mediterranean cooking). Now it’s able to EAT!!

Extremely beneficial – crispy bread for serving

I’ll fortunately eat this simply as it’s. There’s a lot flavour packed into one plate, and that yogurt sauce actually makes it.

However if you wish to take it excessive, serve with a crispy bread of some form. Nice textural distinction and glorious automobile for piling! My favorite is to toast up some pita or Lebanese bread with a sprinkle of zataar or dukkah. Then simply bake for 10 minutes till crispy – pop it within the oven with the candy potato.

Get pleasure from! – Nagi x

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Candy potato steaks

Writer: Nagi

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook dinner: 1 hour hr

Primary, Aspect Dish

Center Jap

Servings2

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Recipe video above. I do know the components seems exorbitantly lengthy for one thing I describe as “a simple approach to flip candy potatoes into a very tasty meaty dinner”! However really, it is rather straight ahead. Thick slices of candy potato roasted with a easy spice combine, then served on a mattress of tahini yogurt topped with a glitter of garlic-sesame-chilli and pine nuts. It is a fabulous flavour mixture!Serve with one thing crunchy – toasted pita bread is my decide. (Notice 5)

Components

Whipped tahini yogurt sauce:

Directions

• Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan-forced). Line a tray with parchment/baking paper.

• Bake candy potato – Rub candy potato steaks with oil, then sprinkle either side evenly with spice combine (don’t rub, it smears). Bake 45 – 50 minutes till potato is tender. Don’t flip.

• Tahini yogurt sauce – Whisk components in a medium heat-proof bowl till largely mixed. Microwave for 20 seconds on excessive. Whisk once more – it is going to be like softly whipped cream! Use heat or at room temp.

• Toast pine nuts in a small pan (no oil) preheated over medium warmth. As soon as calmly golden, take away right into a bowl.

• Topping – In the identical pan, warmth oil (nonetheless on medium). Add all Topping components and cook dinner, stirring, till the garlic is golden. Switch right into a bowl instantly.

• Assemble – Smear many of the yogurt sauce on plate (avoid wasting for drizzling). Put candy potato on prime. Sprinkle with Topping, drizzle with yogurt sauce, then sprinkle with pine nuts, coriander and sumac. EAT with crunchy toasted flatbread!

Recipe Notes:

1. Candy potato chopping – Utilizing a pointy knife, minimize a small slice off one finish so you may stand the candy potato upright, secure. Minimize the cheeks off, then minimize two x 1.8cm/0.7″ thick steaks from the center which might be flat on either side.
Ignore my very particular steak dimension information, simply minimize no matter you may utilizing the candy potato you could have! And it chopping steaks standing the potato upright is just too onerous, simply minimize 1.8cm/0.7″ thick rounds and make candy potato “filet mignon”!! You may make greater than 2.
2. Tahini – Paste made with sesame seeds. Normally discovered within the well being meals aisle at grocery shops. Use hulled tahini (extra frequent), not un-hulled which is darker and extra bitter. The jar label will specify which it’s.
Use Chinese language sesame paste as a sub if in case you have leftovers from current recipes I’ve shared, like this one or this one!
3. Shallot (US: eschalot) – Also referred to as French onions, they appear to be child onions however have purple-skinned flesh, are finer and sweeter. To not be confused with what some folks in Australia name “shallots” ie the lengthy inexperienced onions. Substitute with similar quantity of finely minced crimson onion.
4. Cayenne peppers – the massive chilies that aren’t very spicy in any respect as soon as deseeded. They supply a heat hum! Should you’re involved, go away it out and substitute with 1 tsp every coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Completely different flavour profile however they’ll carry one thing else to the dish to compensate.
5. Crispy pita or Lebanese bread – Minimize bread into manageable items (or roast complete then break by hand – enjoyable!). Spray or brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toast within the oven below the candy potato for the final 10 minutes or so till crisp.
Vitamin per serving, assuming all yogurt sauce is consumed. This can be a massive, hearty, meaty meal!

Vitamin Data:

Energy: 682cal (34%)Carbohydrates: 69g (23%)Protein: 15g (30%)Fats: 41g (63%)Saturated Fats: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fats: 11gMonounsaturated Fats: 21gLdl cholesterol: 16mg (5%)Sodium: 1373mg (60%)Potassium: 1403mg (40%)Fiber: 11g (46%)Sugar: 18g (20%)Vitamin A: 36466IU (729%)Vitamin C: 26mg (32%)Calcium: 340mg (34%)Iron: 5mg (28%)

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