Crispy Potato Torte

1 kg Dutch Cream potatoes
4-5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt flakes and freshly crushed black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Fresh thyme leaves to garnish

Pre-heat oven to 200°C / 180°C (fan-forced). Peel and wash the potatoes. Place them in a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Set aside for an hour or overnight in the fridge.

Using a sharp knife, slice each potato thinly into 15-20 slices. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a 20cm cast-iron frying pan or skillet on medium heat.

Arrange a layer of potato slices, overlapping them in a spiral fashion. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and black pepper. Sprinkle half a teaspoon of thyme over the potatoes. Drizzle with another tablespoon of oil. Repeat this process of layering with potato slices, salt, pepper, thyme and oil until all potatoes are used up (you should have 4 layers).

Using a heavy-bottomed saucepan, press down gently to flatten and compact them.
Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.

Remove from oven. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Scoop or slice into wedges and serve hot or cold.

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