Portuguese Smashed Potatoes – Batatas à Murro

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) small potatoes (baby or new potatoes work best)
  • 6–8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 100 ml (about ½ cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or rosemary (optional)
  • Black pepper (optional)

👨‍🍳 Preparation Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 20–25 minutes).
  3. Drain and cool slightly, then place each potato on a baking tray and gently press with your palm or a spoon to “smash” them — don’t flatten completely.
  4. Drizzle generously with olive oil and scatter smashed garlic over the tray.
  5. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  6. Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley or rosemary before serving.

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