Pommes Persillade (Potatoes with Parsley and Garlic)
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large,
potatoes
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peeled and cut into 3/8" cubes
- 2 tablespoons,
il Fustino extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon,
butter
- 3 cloves,
garlic
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peeled
- 1/4 cup,
fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon,
salt
- 1 teaspoon,
pepper
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freshly ground
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Method
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After cubing potatoes place in a sieve and rinse well. Place in a bowl with cool water to cover until ready to cook.
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In a large non-stick skillet heat the olive oil and butter. Drain the potatoes, pat dry with a paper towel and add to the oil and butter.
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Saute over medium-high heat for 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are browned on all sides.
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Meanwhile chop the garlic and parsley together until finely minced, set mixture aside. (This is a persillade.)
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Add the salt, pepper and persillade to the potatoes in the skillet, tossing to combine.
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Serve immediately.
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This potatoes are a standard item on most Bistro menus. Cut into little cubes they can be sauteed in just a few minutes. They are best served immediately after cooking; if cooked ahead, they soften and lose the exterior crispness that contrasts so well with their soft interior.