By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
45 min
Colombian-Style Salt-Crusted New Potatoes
Recipe GLPR080b281943c237
Tender new potatoes are coated in a protective salt crust and roasted until creamy inside and fragrant. This rustic Colombian preparation requires just salt and potatoes, creating a simple yet elegant side dish. Serve warm with traditional ají sauce for a burst of flavor and heat.
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Ingredients
2 pounds small new potatoes, rinsed
1/2 cup kosher salt
1 recipe ají, for serving
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the rinsed new potatoes dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the kosher salt to the potatoes and toss gently but thoroughly, ensuring every potato is evenly coated with salt.
Spread the salt-coated potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet with no added oil.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the salt has hardened into a crust.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Gently brush or crack away excess salt before plating.
Serve the warm salt-crusted potatoes immediately with ají sauce on the side for dipping and topping.
Comments
New potatoes are reliably stocked at every Charlotte chain, but ají—the fresh Colombian chili central to this dish—will force a trip to a Latin market, likely outside your regular stops. The salt crust itself is cheap and the technique honest at forty-five minutes start to finish, making this a solid side for grilled meats or fish, though the ají sourcing adds real friction for a weeknight. The dish holds fine as a cold salad the next day, which partially redeems the ingredient hunt.
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