SALT-CRUSTED POTATOES WITH CILANTRO MOJO

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Categories     Potato     Side

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt-Crusted Potatoes
2 1/4 pounds evenly sized waxy new potatoes, such as fingerling, scrubbed but unpeeled
Sea salt flakes
Cilantro Mojo
3 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
Leaves from a bunch of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seeds
Scant 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, Muscatel if possible

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes into a wide, shallow pan in which they fit in a single layer. Add 2 tablespoons salt and 1 quart cold water (just enough to cover), bring to a boil, and leave to boil rapidly until the water has evaporated. Then turn the heat to low and continue to cook for a few minutes, gently turning the potatoes over occasionally, until they are dry and the skins are wrinkled and covered in a thin crust of salt. While the potatoes are cooking, make the cilantro mojo. Put the garlic, green chili pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a mortar, and pound into a paste. Add the cilantro leaves, and pound until they are incorporated into the paste. Add the cumin, and gradually mix in the oil to make a smooth sauce. Just before serving, add the vinegar, and spoon into a small bowl. Pile the hot potatoes onto a plate and serve with the mojo, instructing your guests to rub off as much salt from the potatoes as they wish before dipping them in the sauce.

Aman Meo
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These potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Scott Robinson
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I added some roasted red peppers to the mojo for a pop of color and flavor.


Erfan Alebrahim
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in the mojo. It turned out great!


Kamusiime Dinnah
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I'm sure this recipe is great for some people, but it just wasn't my cup of tea.


Phyllis Blanck
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mr Filipino
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The potatoes were flavorless and the mojo was watery.


Aria Safe
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I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the potatoes have come out dry and overcooked.


Vijay Dos
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The potatoes were undercooked and the mojo was bland.


Damian Grimaldo
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I ended up just roasting the potatoes with some olive oil and salt.


Isa Cunha
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The potatoes were a bit too salty for my taste, but the cilantro mojo was delicious.


divan jacobs
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Easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely make these again.


Uyaimong Marma
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These potatoes were delicious! I loved the crispy crust and the flavorful mojo.


Olayemi Bankole
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I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to cook potatoes.


Mehedi hassan Shimul
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I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but these were really good! The salt crust made them extra crispy and the cilantro mojo added a nice touch of flavor.


Primetime Matt
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These potatoes were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I loved the combination of flavors from the salt crust and the cilantro mojo.


Ashiq Buledi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The salt crust gives the potatoes a delicious flavor and the cilantro mojo is a great way to add some brightness and acidity.


Mydul Islam
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These potatoes were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the cilantro mojo was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


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