Best Potatoes Roasted In Warm Ashes Recipes
ASH-ROASTED POTATOES
Steps:
- Wash the potatoes and wrap each one in a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Bury the potatoes in the ashes and let them cook for about 60-90 minutes (see note 3).
- Check for doneness by unwrapping one, cutting it open and tasting (you can also insert a skewer or knife to see if they are soft). They should be almost black on the outside and have hard skin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 36 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ASH-ROASTED POTATOES
You don't need a real recipe for these potatoes, but you do need a charcoal grill because these ash-baked tubers won't work with gas. The recipe is a throwback to when clans of kids roamed New York City streets in the early 20th century, building fires in abandoned lots and baking potatoes into the ashes for a hot snack. The potatoes turn so sooty black that it can be hard to tell them apart from the coals, especially in the twilight. The timing of when they will be done will vary depending upon the size of your potatoes and the heat of your fire. Stab them with a skewer to see when they are tender within. To eat, carefully break a potato open and scoop out the smoky, fluffy flesh with a spoon, seasoning it with salt and butter to taste. Or go old-school and wrap the potatoes in a newspaper to protect your fingers before breaking them open and biting the flesh directly from the burned shells.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Build a large and very hot charcoal fire. Put the potatoes in the fire, burying them completely (you can cook something else on top of the grill as the same time). The potatoes will be done after anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes, so keep checking them by piercing them with a skewer. When they feel soft on the inside, they are done. Let cool slightly before eating.
- To eat, slice them open and serve with butter and salt on the side for each person to season the potatoes to taste. A spoon is the easiest way to get to the tender potato flesh. Don't eat the burned shells.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 13 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
POTATOES ROASTED IN WARM ASHES
Steps:
- 1. Build a large fire in a fireplace or barbecue using wood, not charcoal briquets. Do not start the fire with fire starter, either, or there will be a residue of petroleum flavor in the ashes.
- 2. When the fire has generated a deep layer of warm embers, carefully move away the logs and bury the potatoes in the ashes. If they aren't completely buried it doesn't matter, but you'll need to rotate them once so they roast evenly. Roast them until they are tender through, which will take about 20 minutes.
- 3. Remove the foie gras from the refrigerator about 8 minutes before you remove the potatoes from the fire so it loses its chill but doesn't soften too much.
- 4. Remove and brush the ashes from the potatoes. Slit them down the center with a sharp knife, and push the ends towards the center to open up the potato. Insert a slice of foie gras into the potato and either season it with the salt and peppers, or leave that for your guests to do. Eat immediately!
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