Ingredients

  • 6 large red potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 1 large sweet onion, cut into 2-inch wedges
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 - 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 large lemon, juice of
  • 1/2 lime, juice of
  • 1 -2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Method

  • Peel and halve potates, cut sweet onion into wedges, mince garlic and slice shallots.
  • Mix potatoes, onion, garlic, shallots, dried basil, coriander, sea salt and cayenne pepper together.
  • Mix well and add to glass pan.
  • Juice 1 lemon and 1/2 of a lime, add to water, slowly mix in olive oil.
  • Next add the white wine to the liquid mixture.
  • Pour liquid mixture over potatoes, cover and marinate in fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 80 minutes.
  • Turn potates frequently while cooking to keep from burning.
  • If potatoes start to dry out too quickly add more water as required.
  • The potatoes are ready when they are fork tender and crispy.