A culinary revelation is sweeping across British kitchens, promising to elevate the humble roast potato to dizzying new heights of flavour. The secret? A generous sprinkle of salt and pepper seasoning applied after the spuds have achieved their perfect golden crispiness.
The Viral Recipe Taking Sunday Lunches By Storm
The innovative tip comes from TikTok chef and content creator, Fat Sam Eats, who shared his method for creating what he describes as 'amazing' potatoes. Drawing inspiration from the beloved British takeaway favourite, salt and pepper chips, Sam's adaptation for the home cook has been met with rapturous applause online.
In a video posted on the platform, Sam explained his motivation: "I know these have been done many a time but I was hungover and really needed something to shift it so made these and I'm so happy I did because they were amazing." His honest approach resonated, with one commenter hailing the method a definitive 'game-changer'.
How To Create The Ultimate Salt & Pepper Roasties
While pre-made salt and pepper seasoning blends are readily available on supermarket shelves, Sam generously provided his own DIY spice mix recipe for those wanting to craft it from scratch. The blend is a potent combination of savoury, sweet, and heat.
The full recipe for Salt and Pepper Roast Potatoes requires:
- Maris Piper potatoes
- Beef dripping
- One onion, plus red and green peppers
- One red chilli
- Beef stock cube and two tbsp of soy sauce (for par-boiling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the signature spice mix:
- 1 tbsp of salt
- 1 tbsp of caster sugar
- 1 tsp of Chinese five spice
- 2 tsp of chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp of ground ginger
- 1 tsp of white pepper
- 1 tsp of MSG (optional)
The Method For Crispy, Flavour-Packed Perfection
The process begins classically. Peel and chop Maris Piper potatoes into chunks before par-boiling them in water enriched with a beef stock cube and soy sauce for roughly ten minutes. The crucial step of draining and shaking them to fluff up the edges remains essential for that sought-after crispy exterior.
The potatoes are then roasted in hot beef dripping at 190°C, turned regularly until uniformly golden and crunchy. In a separate pan, onions, peppers, and chilli are softened with a splash of olive oil.
The transformative moment comes post-roast. The cooked potatoes are tossed in a bowl with the homemade salt and pepper spice mix and the softened vegetables, ensuring every chunk is thoroughly coated before serving immediately.
This simple yet effective final toss introduces a powerful burst of flavour that penetrates the crispy shell, offering a delicious twist on a British classic that is sure to become a new staple for Sunday dinners and beyond.
