700gpotatoes4 medium maris piper potatoes of similar size
1 tbsp oilvegetable
150gbutter
4garlic cloves
200mlvegetable stock
2sprigsfresh thyme
2 sprigsfresh rosemary
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut a little of both ends to get a cylinder shape.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the potatoes cut side down for about 5 minutes or until well coloured. Turn the potatoes over and repeat.
Add the butter to the pan to melt and baste the potatoes.
Crush the garlic with the side of a knife and add to the pan with the herbs and season the potatoes.
Add the stock to the pan, bring to the boil and cover and simmer for about 40 minutes until the potatoes are cooked.