Perfect sautéed potatoes

Method

• step 1

  Cut 1 kg waxy potatoes into chunks.

• step 2

  Bring a large pan of water to the boil, then cook the potatoes for 3 mins. Drain, shake out onto a kitchen paper-lined tray and leave to cool.

• step 3

  When ready to serve, heat 6-8 tbsp sunflower or olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan until you can feel a strong heat rising.

• step 4

  If your pan isn’t large enough, fry the potatoes in two batches – rather than crowding them. Have kitchen paper ready to drain them on. Add the potatoes in a single layer, not too tightly packed.

• step 5

  Turn the heat to medium-high, so that the potatoes sizzle, but don’t stir until they start to brown underneath.

• step 6

  Turn them all evenly 2 or 3 times until nicely browned all over – this can take about 7 mins.

• step 7

  Then lift out with a fish slice or large slotted spoon to drain on more kitchen paper. Sprinkle with sea salt.