Lemon potatoes

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 kg potatoes, waxy
• 2 lemon(s), the juice
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 100 ml olive oil, mild (virgin)
• n. B. water

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

from the oven

Lemon potatoes are a fantastic side dish for meat or fish. The lemon juice adds a fresh flavor and firms the surface. Olive oil is essential for the roasting process, but the amount can be adjusted. Preheat the oven to 200°C (top/bottom heat). Peel the potatoes and cut into wedges (quarters or eighths depending on their size). Spread the potato wedges as flat as possible in a casserole dish or baking sheet and season with salt and oregano. Mix the olive oil and lemon juice and pour over the potatoes. Add enough water to just cover the potatoes. Cook in the hot oven until the water has evaporated—this takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Let the potatoes rest briefly in the switched-off oven before serving. Tip: If you like them extra crispy, you can drizzle the potatoes with a little more olive oil shortly before cooking.