Serves 3-4

550g Maris Piper

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

3-5 fresh thyme sprigs

Rosemary

Garlic (optional)

Sea salt

1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C.
2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2cm chunks/squares
3. Place the potatoes in a bowl of cold, salted water.
4. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, then drain the potatoes and tip them into the water.
5. Bring the water back to the boil, then cook for 2 minutes.
6. Drain the potatoes into a colander and then place the colander over the pan.  Leave to dry.
7. Spoon the vegetable oil into a roasting dish, and place in the hot oven for 5-10 minutes until the oil is very hot.
8. Remove from the oven and using a large spoon or tongs, place the potatoes into the hot oil.
9. After 20 minutes, shake the roasting tin to turn the potatoes.
10. Return to the oven for a further 10-20 minutes until golden brown.
11. Serve scattered with sea salt and fresh thyme leaves.