RECIPE BY:

Matt Sinclair

SERVING SIZE:

2 – 4 people

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 kg medium desiree potatoes, halved lengthways
• 4 Tbsp Cobram Estate Classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and Pepper
• ½ cup hazelnuts
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup hickory wood chips
• 2 cups Jalna Greek yoghurt

METHOD:

• Preheat oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
• Place the potatoes on a chopping board cut-side down and slice crossways, without going all the way through to the bottom, 5mm apart. Place them into a large mixing bowl. Add 3 Tbsp olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin and pinch of salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat the potatoes. Lay the potatoes cut-side down in the baking tray, pour over any excess oil remaining in the bowl. Place in the oven to bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Increase temperature to 200C for a final 10 minutes, or until crispy.
• Line a frypan with alfoil and place over a high heat, Spread the wood chips over the foil and light a few chips until smoking. Place the yoghurt in a shallow heat-proof bowl. Place a small rack on top of the smouldering wood chips and sit the yoghurt on top. Cover with a lid or tightly-fitted foil and smoke for 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Meanwhile, Heat remaining oil in a fry pan over a medium heat. Add the hazelnuts and toast until aromatic and golden. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to break up. Add the parsley, lemon zest and a little pinch of salt and blitz to combine. Set aside until required.
• To serve, spread the yoghurt out over a serving platter, top with the hasselback potatoes and sprinkle over the hazelnut crumb. Serve immediately to savour the crispiness.

Our friends at Wine Selectors recommend pairing this dish with a Pinot Gris or Barbera.