Duck Fat Hasselback Parmesan Potatoes (Print-Friendly Version)

Crispy golden potatoes layered with parmesan, fresh rosemary, and duck fat for irresistibly rich flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Parmesan Layer

01 - 1 tablespoon duck fat
02 - 120 grams parmesan cheese, finely grated
03 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt

→ Potatoes

05 - 5 medium gold potatoes
06 - 3 tablespoons duck fat, melted
07 - 2 teaspoons sea salt
08 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 3 garlic cloves, crushed
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped

→ For Topping

11 - Extra parmesan cheese, for serving
12 - Fresh rosemary, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Slice each potato in half lengthwise to create flat ovals. Place each half flat side down on a cutting board, position chopsticks or skewers on both sides of the potato, and use a sharp knife to make thin slices, approximately 3 mm thick, stopping at the chopsticks so not to cut through.
02 - Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon duck fat over the paper, then sprinkle 120 grams of parmesan cheese along with 0.25 teaspoon sea salt and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper in an even layer.
03 - Place each potato half cut side down onto the prepared cheese layer. Brush the tops and sides of the potatoes with melted duck fat, then season with remaining sea salt and black pepper.
04 - Bake the prepared potatoes in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
05 - After 30 minutes, remove the tray from the oven and baste the potatoes generously with duck fat collected in the tray. Scatter crushed garlic over the potatoes.
06 - Continue baking for an additional 25–30 minutes until potatoes are golden crisp on the exterior and soft through the centre.
07 - Transfer potatoes to a serving platter. Top with extra parmesan shavings and a sprinkling of fresh rosemary before serving.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - For ultra-thin, even slices, use a sharp knife and stabilise potatoes securely between chopsticks or skewers.
02 - Basting with duck fat during roasting ensures layers are crisp and evenly golden.