MEMORIES OF MALTA ~ PATATA FIL- FORN (Maltese Roast Potatoes)

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can enhance flavor without added cost.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: none

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality.

Wash and peel the potatoes.

Slice the potatoes into half-inch thick rounds.

Soak the sliced potatoes in water to prevent browning.

Slice the onions into half-moon shapes.

Grease a casserole dish with butter or margarine.

Drain the water from the potatoes and add the onions.

Season with sea salt, crushed black pepper, and fennel seeds.

Add a little bit of olive oil and mix everything together.

Layer the potatoes and onions in the casserole dish, placing smaller pieces on the bottom and larger pieces on top.

Fill in the gaps with the remaining potatoes and onions.

Carefully add water until it just covers the bottom layer of potatoes.

Place the dish in a 200°C oven until the potatoes are soft and the top is browned.

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