Jersey royal chips with saffron aïoli

  • Portion size: Serves 4
  • Ready in 40 minutes
  • Difficulty: easy

You can tell by their name that these are no humble potatoes. Grab some while they’re in season and enjoy this fabulous Jersey royal chip recipe with saffron aïoli.

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Ingredients

  • 500g jersey royals
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 free-range egg yolks
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • A pinch of saffron threads
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 275-300ml olive oil
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C/fan180C/gas 6. Slice the jersey royals lengthways into quarters. Cook in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, then drain well.
  2. Tip into a roasting tin, toss with the olive oil, then roast for 30-40 minutes until crispy.
  3. Meanwhile, put the egg yolks in a food processor with the garlic, saffron and white wine vinegar.
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  5. Season, then whizz, slowly adding the olive oil to create a thick yellow aíoli (you’ll have more than you need). Add a good squeeze of lemon juice, then serve with the hot chips.

Nutrition

  • 319kcals Calories
  • 25.5g (3.9g saturated) Fat
  • 3g Protein
  • 20.5g (1.7g sugars) Carbs
  • 1.8g Fibre
  • trace Salt

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Jersey Royal season is from the end of March until July. They are at their very best in May.

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