Saturday, July 11, 2009

Tapas - baby new potatoes with aioli

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I used:
- small new potatoes
- 4-5 ts mayonnaise
- 1 ts mustard
- juice from 1/2 a lemon (I had helas)
- 1 big garlic clove
- parsley
- salt, pepper, sunflower oil

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I washed and partially peeled the potatoes. In a pot of salted water I boiled them for about 10-15 minutes. They need to be just thoroughly cooked, but not completely soft. I tested them with a toothpick, which has to oppose some resistance.

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My baby potatoes were small, but still not small enough for what I wanted, so I cut them in 2 or even 4 :)

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I fried the potatoes in a frying pan, in sunflower oil until they turn golden.

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I added salt, pepper and sprinkled parsley. It's good to have fresh parsley, for the flavour. I forgot to buy so I got stuck with dry parsley.

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For the aioli, I mixed the mayo with the mustard, added the lemon juice and the minced garlic until it becomes like a paste. Add salt if it is needed.

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I served them warm. Some people recommend to combine the aioli with the potatoes, like a little salad. I chose to have them served as a dip. They were delicious, either way!

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3 comments:

  1. came here through FB and liked your blog very much,
    this potato recipe is yummy...we make a similar one here in India.

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  2. Thank you sangeeta for visiting :) Yep, the baby potatoes were veeery yummy indeed !! Glad that you liked them :)

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  3. These look delicious! I just subscribed to your blog....love your photos!!

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