Indulge in the quintessential New York street food experience with our collection of salt potatoes recipes, a beloved treat that embodies the city's vibrant culinary scene. These bite-sized wonders, often enjoyed from food carts or street vendors, are a symphony of flavors and textures, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, generously seasoned with salt and pepper. Our recipes offer a range of options to satisfy every palate, from classic salt potatoes to variations featuring herbs, garlic, and even a kick of spice. Whether you're a seasoned New Yorker or a curious foodie seeking a taste of the city's culinary treasures, these recipes will guide you in recreating this iconic street food in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
DELICIOUS SYRACUSE SALT POTATOES
Steps:
- Clean and rinse potatoes; reserve. Do not use large potatoes cut into smaller pieces for this recipe because the skins protect the potatoes from absorbing too much salt .
- Bring the salt and water to boil in a large kettle. Carefully add the potatoes. Boil until fork-tender, about 20 to 30 minutes depending on the size of potatoes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Transfer them back into the dry kettle and place over low heat. Toss in the butter and freshly ground black pepper to taste. When the butter is melted, toss everything together and serve.
- If you are making salt potatoes for a large group, spoon the potatoes into paper bowls, drizzle some extra butter over them and serve with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 18882 mg, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 5 g
SALT POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put the potatoes, 8 cups water and the salt in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and shake to remove excess water. Let the skins dry in the colander so that some of the salt crystallizes.
- Meanwhile, put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted. Serve the potatoes hot with the butter for dipping.
SALT POTATOES NEW YORK STYLE
For real authentic Upstate NY flavor use 1 cup of salt. Try these for your next BBQ or crab boil! YUM! Leftovers can be used for home fries.
Provided by Punky Julster
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the potatoes and water in a large pot.
- Pour the salt over the potatoes, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Serve with the melted butter for dipping.
SYRACUSE SALT POTATOES
Salt potatoes are a regional specialty of Syracuse, New York, a.k.a. The Salt City. Salt potatoes date to the 1800s, invented by local salt mine workers who created a simple and inexpensive lunch by boiling small potatoes in brine. The potatoes are still very popular today with the Central New York crowd, making an incredibly easy and delicious side dish.
Provided by kaspmary
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash the potatoes and set aside. Fill a large pot with water; stir in salt until it no longer dissolves and settles on the bottom. Place potatoes in the pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain; cover to keep hot.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a small pan over medium high heat, or in microwave. Serve immediately poured over potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 95.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
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
Tips:
- Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best results. They hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
- Cut the potatoes into uniform-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Soak the potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking together.
- Bring the potatoes to a boil in a large pot of salted water. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, garlic, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat the potatoes.
- Serve the potatoes immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Salt potatoes are a classic New York street food that is easy to make at home. They are the perfect side dish for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give salt potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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