Tender Potatoes with Garlic and Thyme
4 servings
30 minutes
Tender potatoes with garlic and thyme is a simple yet exquisite dish of European cuisine that enchants with its harmony of flavors. Potatoes fried in butter develop a golden crust, while slow simmering in aromatic chicken broth fills them with rich depth. Slightly crushed garlic reveals its piquant character, and fresh thyme adds subtle spicy notes. The origins of this cooking method can be found in French culinary tradition, where respect for quality ingredients and their natural flavors is the foundation of gastronomic art. This dish pairs perfectly with roasted meat, fresh vegetables, or served on its own, highlighting the coziness and warmth of a home-cooked dinner.
1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into rounds or as you like.
- Potato: 4 pieces
2
Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the potatoes, and fry for 5-6 minutes on one side without flipping.
- Butter: 150 g
- Potato: 4 pieces
3
Flip the potatoes and fry for another 5-6 minutes on the other side.
- Potato: 4 pieces
4
Carefully pour in the broth and add slightly crushed garlic cloves and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chicken broth: 75 ml
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Fresh thyme: 3 stems
- Sea salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
5
Cover with a lid, reduce the heat when the broth boils, and cook until tender.
6
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes to the dish.