Easy Vegetarian Pommes Anna - Under 400 Calories

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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   Step 1

   Make clarified butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave. Set aside for 5 minutes until milk solids settle. Scrape off foam, then pour clear golden butter through a sieve into a jug, discarding solids.

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   Step 2

   Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F (180°C fan-forced). Brush the base of a 26cm / 10" cast-iron skillet with 2 tablespoons of clarified butter.

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   Step 3

   Peel potatoes and slice 2 or 3 at a time using a mandolin to 1.5mm / 0.06" thick. Sort slices into small, medium, and large sizes. Do not rinse in water.

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   Step 4

   Build the first layer: Place a medium slice in the center, then spiral around it with overlapping slices. Add a second spiral with larger slices to cover the base evenly. Tuck small slices in the center gap. Brush with one-third of the clarified butter and season with one-third of the salt and pepper.

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   Step 5

   Repeat the spiral pattern for two more layers, brushing with clarified butter and seasoning each layer.

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   Step 6

   Place a cartouche (round piece of baking paper) on top. Bake for 70 minutes.

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   Step 7

   Remove cartouche and bake another 30 minutes until top and edges are deep golden and crispy.

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   Step 8

   Rest for 10 minutes on the counter. Flip onto a plate and serve immediately.