Rapeseed farmers' potatoes

Serves 8

Mark Hi
Thursday 25 July 2013 11:15 EDT
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Use Mark's rapeseed farmers' potatoes as a base for a whole roasted fish such as a sea bream or bass
Use Mark's rapeseed farmers' potatoes as a base for a whole roasted fish such as a sea bream or bass (Jason Lowe)

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This dish can be adapted in several ways to suit the occasion. Top the potatoes withf some grated hard cheese and make them in individual serving dishes for a simple starter or a light lunch snack with a tossed green salad. Omit the bacon and use the potatoes as a base for a whole roasted fish such as a sea bream or bass, or just serve it as an accompaniment to any main course.

For a vegetarian alternative, add instead either wild mushrooms and Parmesan or rosemary and garlic.

8 medium-sized waxy potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
150ml rapeseed oil
100g streaky bacon, finely diced
6 medium shallots, peeled and finely chopped
A few sprigs of thyme, leaves removed

Preheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6.

Lightly brush an ovenproof dish or non-stick frying pan with a little rapeseed oil. Lay the sliced potatoes into the dish and build up the layers; season every couple of layers with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little more rapeseed oil, scattering with the bacon, shallots and thyme as you go.

Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, brushing the top with a little rapeseed oil every so often.

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