Crispy Roasties with Thyme & Garlic

Serves 8

Ingredients:

3lb potatoes (peeled and halved or quartered)
210ml vegetable oil
2 tbsp thyme leaves
6 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced)

Method:

1. Allow 3tbsp of oil or fat for every 11/2lb potatoes. Peel and cut the potatoes into even sized pieces, cook them in boiling, salted water for 10 minutes. Dry thoroughly.
   
2. Now slightly prick the outside of the potato with a fork. Heat the oil or fat (never butter because it burns easily), in a roasting pan in the oven. Toss each potato in oil. You could add rosemary or garlic. Cooking time will depend very much on the size of the potatoes.
   
3. Average sized potatoes will take about 45 minutes in a hot oven 220 ° C, gas mark 7. Sprinkle with some sea salt just before serving.