Thousand-Layer Potatoes (Plant-based) by @maxlamanna

2h30
Hard

6 servings

🥔

900 g

Potatoes

🧈

60 ml

Plant-based Butter

🧂

9 g

Salt

🌶️

1 g

Black Pepper

🫗

950 ml

Vegetable Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/19

    Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).

  2. Step 2/19

    Wash 2 lb (900 g) potatoes thoroughly and leave the skins on.

    potatoes
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/19

    Thinly slice all potatoes into even slices using a mandolin slicer.

    potatoes
    🔪mandolin slicer
    🥣large mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/19

    Melt 1/4 cup (60 ml) plant-based butter.

    plant-based butter
    🍲deep pot

  5. Step 5/19

    Add the sliced potatoes to the large mixing bowl and pour over the melted plant-based butter.

    potatoes
    plant-based butter
    🥣large mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/19

    Season the potatoes with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then toss until every slice is coated.

    salt
    black pepper
    potatoes
    🥣large mixing bowl

  7. Step 7/19

    Line the loaf pan with one sheet of parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to lift out the potato block.

    🍞loaf pan
    📜parchment paper

  8. Step 8/19

    Arrange the potato slices tightly in the lined loaf pan, layering one slice at a time until all potatoes are used.

    potatoes
    🍞loaf pan

  9. Step 9/19

    Cover the potato layers with the second sheet of parchment paper.

    🍞loaf pan
    📜parchment paper

  10. Step 10/19

    Bake the covered potato loaf at 250°F (120°C) for 120 min, until the potatoes are fully tender.

    potatoes
    🍞loaf pan

  11. Step 11/19

    Remove the loaf pan from the oven and place 3 heavy cans evenly over the parchment-covered potatoes.

    🍞loaf pan
    🥫heavy cans
    📜parchment paper

  12. Step 12/19

    Refrigerate the weighted potato loaf for 720 min, or up to 12 hours, until firm and compact.

    🍞loaf pan
    🥫heavy cans

  13. Step 13/19

    Lift the chilled potato block from the loaf pan using the parchment overhang.

    potatoes
    🍞loaf pan
    📜parchment paper

  14. Step 14/19

    Place the potato block on a cutting board and cut it into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices.

    potatoes
    🪵cutting board
    🔪kitchen knife

  15. Step 15/19

    Heat 4 cups (950 ml) vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C).

    vegetable oil
    🍲deep pot
    🌡️kitchen thermometer

  16. Step 16/19

    Lower the potato slices carefully into the hot oil in batches.

    potatoes
    vegetable oil
    🍲deep pot
    🥄slotted spoon

  17. Step 17/19

    Deep-fry each batch for 3 to 5 min until deeply golden brown and crisp.

    potatoes
    vegetable oil
    🍲deep pot
    🥄slotted spoon

  18. Step 18/19

    Transfer the fried potato slices to a wire cooling rack to drain and cool briefly.

    potatoes
    🥄slotted spoon
    🧊wire cooling rack

  19. Step 19/19

    Sprinkle the hot crispy potatoes with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and serve immediately.

    salt
    potatoes

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Plant-based dairy alternative, Fats, Seasonings

Ingredients

Potatoes, Plant-based butter, Salt, Black pepper, Vegetable oil

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Plant-based, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free

Calories

385 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 49g, Fat: 20g, Saturated fat: 4g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 540mg, Sodium: 530mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Magnesium: 38mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin B6: 0.45mg, Folate: 28mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

2 hours 0 minutes

Overall

2 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

19 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mandolin slicer, large mixing bowl, loaf pan, parchment paper, kitchen knife, cutting board, heavy cans, deep pot, kitchen thermometer, slotted spoon, wire cooling rack

Appliances

oven, refrigerator, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Appetizer, Snack

Occasions

Christmas, Holiday dinner, Dinner party, Celebration, Weekend cooking

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maxlamanna

Origin

Cuisine

French-inspired, Modern plant-based

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Tender, Layered, Creamy interior, Golden

Flavors

Savory, Buttery, Salty, Peppery, Potato-forward

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in oven or air fryer for best crispness), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooked potato portions in a sealed freezer-safe container,Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer)