BOILED POTATOES WITH BUTTER AND MINT
The chef April Bloomfield cooks from a place of profound hunger for good food: specifically, Birmingham in the Midlands of England, where she grew up in the 1970s and 1980s just as English food reached a low point. The childhood food she remembers most fondly: the hot buttered potatoes served in her school cafeteria. Her homage to that dish is this basic but stunningly good recipe for freshly boiled potatoes thickly glazed in butter and brightened with lemon, garlic, cracked black pepper and what she calls a "five-fingered pinch" of fresh mint leaves, "as much as you can grab with just the tips of all five fingers."
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium pot, combine potatoes and salt. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by a generous 1/2 inch and set the pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a vigorous simmer. Cook potatoes just until tender and creamy inside, 10 to 25 minutes depending on size.
- Reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid, gently drain the potatoes and return them to the stove. Add butter, garlic and reserved cooking liquid to the pot and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, swirling the pan and basting as needed so that the liquid coats the potatoes until they are well glazed, about 5 minutes.
- Tear the mint leaves into small pieces, stir them very gently into the potatoes, and take the pot off the heat. Squeeze on just enough lemon to add brightness, not sourness; taste as you go. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 193, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 316 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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Ah Milly
[email protected]These potatoes are the perfect comfort food.
Cathlene Laporre
[email protected]I love the rustic look of these potatoes.
Rach L
[email protected]These potatoes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.
Arfin Shawon
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook potatoes, and this recipe fits the bill perfectly.
Doug Jacobson
[email protected]These potatoes are so simple, yet so delicious. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Samod Adetayo
[email protected]I've never thought of adding mint to boiled potatoes before, but it's a really nice touch.
Malak Adnan
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh mint. It really makes a difference in the flavor.
nicholas mutinda
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Toma Aktar
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Umar Raza
[email protected]These potatoes are the perfect side dish for a summer cookout.
Hridoy Bapari
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Leilani Mendez
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The potatoes are perfectly cooked and the butter and mint add a delicious richness.
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[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Santibanius Delbarerah
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great side dish for any occasion.
Usman Mirza
[email protected]These potatoes were a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved them.
asif arian
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of boiled potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The butter and mint added so much flavor that I couldn't get enough of them.
Taiwo Ayomikun
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the potatoes turned out perfectly tender. I added a bit of extra salt and pepper to taste, and they were absolutely delicious.
Ali Nuur
[email protected]These boiled potatoes with butter and mint were an absolute delight! The flavors melded together perfectly, creating a dish that was both comforting and refreshing. I especially loved the hint of mint, which added a unique and unexpected touch.