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Salt Crusted Baby Potatoes

Salt-Crusted Baby Potatoes &…

Posted on July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 by Jen

Basil, Garlic, & Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce

Above the Salt…

A Bit of History:

Salt plays an integral role throughout history with so many interesting avenues to explore. As many of us know, humans require salt (sodium chloride) for fluid maintenance and muscle and nerve function. In addition, salt’s ability to preserve food, provided a key tool in the development of human civilization. Before the industrial revolution, salt production was slow and hard, thus increasing its value. Salt fetched such a high price that soldiers received their pay in salt. Thankfully, the price of salt today has decreased as it’s a crucial ingredient in my recipe for Salt Crusted Baby Potatoes.

While many books discuss the role of salt in history, one of the most interesting facts I uncovered deals with salt in society. According to a Time Magazine article, one could easily distinguish a person’s societal ranking through salt. During social dinners in medieval and colonial times, salt appeared on the table presented in beautiful saltcellars. Valued guests near the head of the table (closest to the salt) were deemed “above the salt” and socially important. Those unfortunate guests seated “below the salt” did not rank very highly in society. Next time you go to a dinner party, check out where everyone is seated!

About the Recipes: Salt Baby Crusted Potatoes & Dipping Sauce

This recipe is so easy and requires only 5 minutes of prep time. Wash and dry potatoes, spray lightly with olive oil, and roll in salt. For the dipping sauce, peel the garlic and wrap in foil. Place the whole, salt-crusted potatoes, and foil-wrapped garlic on a parchment lined baking sheet. While the potatoes and garlic roast in the oven, use a mortar and pestle (or blender) to crush the herbs and olive oil for the Basil-Garlic Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce. Using a mortar and pestle will yield a different flavor and texture versus a blender. Remove the garlic from the oven after about 20 minutes and add to your sauce in the mortar and pestle. Crush the garlic into the sauce to complete this fabulous dip!

After approximately 30 minutes of roasting, the potatoes are tender and almost creamy on the inside. Don’t skip the dipping sauce as the fresh herbs and garlic provide the perfect balance and heat.

Salt Crusted Baby Potatoes
Salt Crusted Baby Potatoes

Salt Crusted Baby Potatoes

An easy appetizer, snack, or side dish to serve with your next plant-based meal. Tender, creamy, salty and perfect for dipping in my Basil Garlic Smoked Paprika Sauce.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 silicone/parchment lined baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 24 baby potatoes*
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 4 sprays olive oil or vegetable broth

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven on convection bake to 325 degrees F.
  • Wash and dry potatoes. Place in a large bowl and spray with olive oil. Toss to coat.
  • Place salt in a large shallow dish.
  • Working in batches, add potatoes to the salt and roll them until lightly coated with salt.
  • Place salted, whole potatoes on lined baking tray.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes. Remove from oven just when they are beginning to brown and easily pierced with a fork. Baking time will vary by oven and size of potatoes.
  • Serve immediately with Basil Garlic Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce (see recipe link in notes)** or your favorite condiment.

Notes

*Try to choose small potatoes of similar size for even baking.
**Basil Garlic Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce
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Basil, Garlic, & Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce

Basil Garlic Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce

Basil Garlic Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce

Basil, Garlic, & Smoked Paprika Dipping Sauce

This is the ultimate dipping sauce for salt crusted potatoes, bread, and your favorite veggies. Features fresh basil, roasted garlic, paprika, and optional heat with hot Hungarian paprika. Definitely double this recipe as it goes fast!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 mortar and pestle or blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packed cups fresh basil
  • 12 cloves roasted garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp hot Hungarian paprika (optional for heat)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup high quality olive oil

Instructions
 

Roasting Garlic

  • Heat oven on convection bake to 325 degrees F.
  • Peel garlic cloves and wrap in foil.
  • Place foil wrapped garlic in the oven for approximately 20 minutes.

Dipping Sauce

  • Add all ingredients to a large mortar and pestle.*
  • Crush ingredients together until you achieve a chunky, paste-like sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

*The dipping sauce tastes much better when crushed in a mortar and pestle. If using a blender, do not puree but only pulse the mixture. It should be chunky with bits of garlic and basil.
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Looking for some other great dipping sauces? Try these Ultratruffle favorites:

Easy Romesco Sauce

Roasted Carrot-Ginger White Bean Spread

Easy Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

Sun-dried Tomato Olive Tapenade

Strawberry Mint Basil Cucumber Salad

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Are you striving to make a lifestyle change or looking to discover plant-focused recipes the whole family will love?

My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

I always say the slower you run, the more you enjoy the trail. Food is the same. Cooking together in the kitchen with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables is all about taking life slower and enjoying the process and experience. Plant-based, healthy food for the whole family with less effort, so you can slow down and enjoy life!

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