Pan Crisped Potatoes Mark Bittman Recipes

PAN-CRISPED POTATOES (MARK BITTMAN)

Steps:

• Bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water to cover, then lower the heat to simmer until nearly tender, 10-15 minutes; drain well.
• Heat the oil over med-high heat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet for 3-4 minutes.
• You can use more oil for crisper potatoes or less oil to cut the fat.
• Add in the potatoes along with a healthy sprinkling of salt and pepper and cook, tossing and stirring from time to time (not constantly), until they are nicely browned all over, 10-20 minutes.
• Add in the garlic and continue to cook for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve.

PAN-CRISPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water to cover, then lower the heat to simmer until nearly tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet for 3 or 4 minutes. You can use more oil for crisper potatoes or less oil to cut the fat. (You can also use butter or a combination if you prefer.) Add the potatoes along with a healthy sprinkling of salt and pepper and cook, tossing and stirring from time to time (not constantly), until they are nicely browned all over, 10 to 20 minutes.
• Add the garlic and continue to cook for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then serve.

SKILLET-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes, peeled or not, into large chunks no more than two inches across. Salt a pot of boiling water and cook potatoes until just done. (A sharp knife should easily glide in, but potato should not slide off knife immediately.) Drain. This step can be completed in the cool of the morning; cover potatoes and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat half an inch of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet. When hot, add potatoes and garlic cloves and fry, nudging now and again, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Shower with salt and, if desired, chopped herbs and black pepper. Serve immediately.

ROSEMARY SAUCE

Steps:

• Reduce white wine to approximately 4 to 5 ounces by simmering.
• Add shallots and rosemary, and continue simmering, stirring occasionally.
• When the mixture has been reduced to approximately 1½ to 2 ounces, add heavy cream and further reduce to 4 ounces.
• Whisk in Dijon mustard.
• Serve immediately.