Name: Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. new or other small waxy potatoes; 1 cup Diamond Crystal or ½ cup Morton kosher salt, plus more; ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; Freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained; 1 garlic clove; 3 Tbsp. golden raisins; 4 tsp. Aleppo-style or other mild red pepper flakes; ¾ cup sour cream; ½ cup mixed tender herbs, such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or basil; Lemon wedges (for serving)

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A condiment made up of walnuts, anchovies, garlic, and red pepper flakes is the ultimate umami bomb, which is then spooned over the crispiest-ever smashed potatoes.

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