Potato Council
supporting the British potato industry
Classic British New Potatoes
Vegetarian
Quick
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Serves: 175g (6oz) per person
Method:
- As new potatoes are delicious cooked in their skins, before cooking simply scrub ently to remove any dirt and loose skin.
- Place the potatoes, halved or quartered if necessary, in a pan and cover with the minimum of boiling water. Adding a dash of lemon juice to the cooking water will help to prevent any discoloration.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until just tender. Test the potatoes with the tip of a sharp knife not a fork.
- When cooked drain immediately as new potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C which dissolves in water.
- Serve with a knob of butter and chopped mint or chives.
Microwave Method:
- Prepare 450g (1 lb ) potatoes as above and place in a microwaveable dish with 2 x 15ml spn ( 2 tblspn) water.
- Cover loosely and cook on full power (800W) for 7-8 minutes or until tender.
- Allow to stand for 2 minutes before draining and serving.
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