Easy & Simple Asian Sesame Smashed Potatoes
Baby potatoes roasted in a delicious sweet soy sesame glaze with aromatic green onions and sesame seeds. These quick and easy Asian sesame smashed potatoes are made with simple ingredients. A great side dish for all the potato-lovers!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1.5 lb baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup regular soy sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine regular soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil until the syrup has dissolved. Set aside.
- 3
Parboil the baby potatoes for 10-15 minute until fork tender. Strain the potatoes in a colander.
- 4
Transfer the potatoes onto a lined baking sheet into a single layer. Gently flatten potatoes with a potato masher or the back of a cup.
- 5
Using a cooking brush, baste each baby potato with the soy sauce glaze. Sprinkle green onions on top.
- 6
Bake for 10 minutes on the middle rack. Remove the pan from the oven and baste again.
- 7
Bake for another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with sesame seeds. Enjoy hot!