Crushed New Potatoes With Creme Fraiche And Cracked Coriander Recipes

CRUSHED NEW POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CRACKED CORIANDER

Steps:

• Scatter the coriander seeds over the bottom of a small skillet. Toast over moderately low heat, shaking the pan frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until you get just a whiff of thir fragrance. Place a sheet of paper towel on you work surface an pour the seeds onto it. Use of the side of a chef's knife or the flat bottom of a heavy glass to crush the seeds. Careully tilt the seeds in to a small bowl; set aside.
• Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches. Add kosher salt to taste (about 1 tsp per quart). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to moderate, and cook until the potates are tender whn pierced with the tip of a knife, 25-30 minutes.
• Drain the potaotes and keep warm. Just before serving, transfer them to a shallow casserole. Using a parin knife, peel the potatoes, if desired. With a fork of poato masher, crush the potaotes gently to just split them open. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Stir the creme fraiche until smooth and spoon it over the potatoes. Cut the butter into small pieces and sprinkle it over the potatoes. Scatter the coriander over the top and sprinkle with more sea salt and freshly ground chives, if desired.

CRUSHED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub and wash the new potatoes and place into a saucepan. Cover with the water and then add the rest of the ingredients, except the butter and final seasoning.
• Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer.
• Cook for approximately 20 minutes.
• Once cooked, drain and using a fork or a potato masher, crush the potatoes lightly,.
• add the butter and season with salt and pepper.

SMASHED ROASTED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 15 mins, or until cooked through but not falling apart. Drain well. Drizzle 1½ tbsp oil into a shallow roasting tin or baking tray (about 30 x 20cm - a Swiss roll tin works well). Tip the potatoes into the tin and toss in the oil. Squash the potatoes down using a potato masher or fork - the smashed potatoes should fill the tray and be joined at the edges like jigsaw pieces. Will keep chilled for up to a day.
• Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/ gas 5. Drizzle the potatoes with the remaining oil and season with sea salt. Bake for 40 mins until deeply golden and crunchy.

ROASTED NEW POTATOES WITH CHILLI CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Tip the potatoes into a roasting tin and toss in the oil. Sprinkle with paprika and roast for 35-45 minutes until crisp and golden, shaking the tin halfway through.
• Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and tip on to a platter. Spoon the crème fraîche into a small bowl and swirl the chilli sauce on top. Serve with the potatoes for dipping.

CRUSHED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 15 mins until completely cooked through. Peeling the potatoes isn't essential, but I think it gives a smoother finish to the dish.
• Drain, tip into a bowl, and crush with the olive oil until broken but not mashed. Stir through the spring onions and the olives, then season to taste and serve.