The secret ingredient in the roast recipe used to make Christmas dinner to perfection

An unusual ingredient was put forward in an ‘addicting’ roast recipe by an Australian nutritionist – who has since been dubbed ‘the queen of the roast’.

Laura Ford of Melbourne posted the original recipe on Instagram to share her discovery with her 37,500 followers.

The secret ingredient is a staple that will likely be in your kitchen cabinet already, but with so many different methods of accompanying the beloved roast – getting it right is important.

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The food blogger claims to have created the “perfect” roasted potatoes, which are coated in … wait … honey, reports The Mirror Online.

On the post, she wrote: “The most addicting potatoes you’ll eat are these honey butter roasted potatoes.

“The perfect balance of sweet and savory with the crispest edges! Sorry in advance, because honestly, you won’t be able to stop eating these guys.”

Many of his followers were eager to try the unusual recipe, with one saying, “Wow oh wow, they look delicious”, while another wrote: “POTATO PERFECTION” .

Try it out for yourself using the recipe below, and take a look at Laura’s Instagram for more recipes.

Ingredients:

• 2 kg red baby potatoes, cut into 1 cm slices
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 50g butter (can be vegan)
• All-purpose seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey (depending on the sweetness you want)
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)

Method:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the potatoes. Cook the potatoes for 4 to 5 minutes until they are tender but not mushy – you want them to hold their shape and not fall apart.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 200 ° C. Put olive oil and butter on a baking sheet and put in the oven for two minutes until the butter is melted.
3. Add the drained potatoes and turn the potatoes in the oil to make sure they are well coated. Season with all-purpose seasoning, salt and pepper. Make sure the potatoes are distributed evenly and do not overlap. This will allow maximum crunchiness, so if you have to use two trays, do so.
4. Bake the potatoes for 30 minutes, then turn them over and cook for another 25 to 30 minutes until crispy. Note: This time is just a guide, so if your potatoes don’t look crispy at 30 minutes, continue cooking until golden brown.
5. Drizzle the potatoes with honey (or maple syrup) while they are hot and garnish with fresh thyme.

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