Country-style potatoes with sesame
6 servings
80 minutes
Rustic potato with sesame is a dish filled with the aroma of country cuisine, simplicity, and rich flavor. Baked potatoes covered with a golden crust are enriched with a mix of spices, garlic, and sesame, creating a delightful combination of textures and tastes. The recipe has its roots in Russian rural cuisine where simple and accessible ingredients turn into true culinary masterpieces. The dish's feature is the crispy crust combined with a soft, crumbly center and the spicy taste of garlic and ucho-suneli. It is perfect as an independent treat or as a side dish to meat or fish, filling the meal with coziness and home warmth.
1
Choose potatoes of roughly the same size and wash them well (when buying, select a frying variety so that all pieces remain whole).
- Potato: 2 kg
2
Cut each fruit into six wedges lengthwise.
3
Send all the chopped potatoes to the baking dish.
4
Prepare the seasoning: measure two types of dried garlic, vegetable seasoning, and other spices with a teaspoon.
- Ground dried garlic: 2 teaspoons
- Seasoning for vegetables: 1 teaspoon
- Utskho-suneli: 1 teaspoon
- Ground paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon
5
Mix all the spices on a plate. Taste it to see if it's enough; if there's not enough salt, add more.
6
Sprinkle the chopped potatoes with the spice mixture.
- Ground dried garlic: 2 teaspoons
- Seasoning for vegetables: 1 teaspoon
- Utskho-suneli: 1 teaspoon
- Ground paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black sesame seeds: 1 teaspoon
7
Then add refined vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: 6 tablespoons
8
How to mix potatoes with spices and oil in a baking dish.
9
Place the potatoes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
10
You can check the readiness of the potatoes with a fork or simply taste them. Visually, they should be golden brown with a slight crust.
11
It can be served as a side dish, a main course, or an appetizer.