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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Spiced Chili Oil & Feta Cloud

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A delightful dish combining crispy smashed potatoes, creamy whipped feta, and a spiced chili oil, perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers, Side Dishes, Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crispy smashed potatoes
  • 1 kg baby potatoes (yellow or red-skinned)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the whipped feta
  • 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 100 g Greek yogurt or cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 unit lemon, zest
For the spiced chili oil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 unit star anise
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp chili flakes adjust to heat preference
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • a pinch sugar
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and place them on a baking sheet.
  3. Smash each potato with a glass or fork.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
  5. Roast at 220°C (425°F) for 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden.
Make the spiced chili oil
  1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic, shallot, and star anise. Cook until golden and fragrant.
  3. Stir in sesame seeds, chili flakes, paprika, sugar, and salt.
  4. Simmer for 1 minute, then cool and strain if desired.
Prepare the whipped feta
  1. In a food processor, blend feta, yogurt, olive oil, and lemon zest until smooth and fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the whipped feta onto a serving plate.
  2. Arrange the crispy smashed potatoes on top.
  3. Drizzle with the warm chili oil and sprinkle extra sesame seeds or chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Make sure to smash the potatoes well for extra crispiness. Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your spice preference. Don't skip the star anise; it adds unique flavor to the chili oil.
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