SALT-CRUSTED FINGERLING POTATOES
This is a delicious appetizer that can be cooked in a few minutes, adapted from a dish served by José Andrés at The Bazaar, his restaurant in Los Angeles. Over several visits, I enjoyed his extravagant treats, like the sticks of foie gras wrapped in cotton candy and the crispy cones filled with cauliflower cream and American caviar, but the dish I kept thinking about was "Salty Wrinkled Potatoes." He flies in potatoes from Cape Verde. I pick up fingerling potatoes from our local farmers' market and can't tell the difference. Select the smallest fingerlings you can find.
Provided by David Latt
Categories quick, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the potatoes, water, and Kosher salt into a pot and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. With a wooden skewer, test to see if they are tender. Pour off most of the water, reserving as much salt as possible.
- Lower the heat and keep a watchful eye on the potatoes. The goal is to let the water evaporate so the potatoes are coated in salt. Be careful not to burn the salt or the potatoes. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes, then remove the potatoes and let cool.
- Use a kitchen towel to wipe the excess salt off each potato, leaving only a light dusting of salt on each. Clean the potatoes one by one so the skins don't break.
- To make the dipping sauce, start by putting the garlic cloves on a skewer. Char them on an open flame. Brush off the blackened skins and roughly chop. Place the parsley and cilantro leaves, the roasted garlic, black pepper, and olive oil into a mini-blender and puree to a smooth consistency.
- Pour the sauce into a small bowl. Serve the potatoes and sauce at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 335, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 788 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
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Hillary
[email protected]I love trying new recipes and these salt-crusted fingerling potatoes did not disappoint. They're a unique and delicious way to enjoy potatoes.
Fernando Flores
[email protected]I served these potatoes at my last party and they were a huge hit! They're perfect for finger food and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Tammy Bishyk
[email protected]This is a great recipe for busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and the potatoes can be roasted while you're doing other things.
Marciano the Magnificent
[email protected]These potatoes are a healthier alternative to French fries or other fried potatoes. They're still crispy and delicious, but they're not as greasy.
MD Alal Uddin
[email protected]I love potatoes and these salt-crusted fingerling potatoes are one of my favorite ways to eat them. They're so flavorful and addictive!
Olajide Samuel
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and I found this recipe to be easy to follow. The potatoes turned out great!
Dj Classic
[email protected]These salt-crusted fingerling potatoes are a simple yet elegant dish that is sure to impress your guests. The potatoes are perfectly cooked and the salt crust adds a delicious flavor.
Tina Konzie
[email protected]These potatoes were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved them.
berket fantu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but I loved these! The salt crust really added a lot of flavor.
Roysten Mashall
[email protected]I made these potatoes last night and they were amazing! The salt crust was so flavorful and the potatoes were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.