AUNTY DODA’S POTATOES

My mother’s aunt would prepare these when she had guests over. They have remained a favourite with all of my family. Prepare the day before serving, and finish baking it in the morning.

YOU WILL NEED:

16 large potatoes salt and pepper

150g flour

2 teaspoons turmeric

50g butter

75ml vegetable oil

1. Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut them into large chunks. Par boil the potatoes in salted water till they are al dente. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set them aside.

2. Sift the flour into a bowl. Stir in the turmeric, and season with salt and pepper.

3. Use the butter to grease a large, metal baking dish.

4. Roll the potatoes through the seasoned flour while they are still warm and place them in the greased dish. Drizzle with the vegetable oil. Cover the dish with baking paper and foil and store it in the fridge till needed.

5. Remove the potatoes from the fridge one hour before baking. Set the oven to 180°C. Bake the potatoes, uncovered, for 40 minutes, turning them once during the cooking time.