Smashed Fingerling Potatoes With Onion Dip And Caviar Recipes

CRISP SMASHED POTATOES WITH FRIED ONIONS AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Bring 2 inches of salted water to a boil in a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add potatoes and season with salt. Cover and steam until the potatoes are totally tender, 8 to 10 minutes. (Check one of the smaller ones after 8 minutes to see how tender it is; you should be able to insert a fork into it easily.) If you don't have a steamer basket, boil them in a large pot of salted water until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the potatoes from the steamer and let them cool slightly. Using the bottom of a bowl or cup or the palm of your hand, smash the potatoes until they're just crushed to expose the inside, but not so much that they fall apart. You're going for maximum crispy surface area here.
• Heat the chicken fat (or olive oil or peanut oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes in a single layer (work in batches, if you need to) and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook until both sides are very browned and very crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
• Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon or spatula and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Add the butter to skillet and let it melt and foam. Add the onion rings in a single layer and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, swirling skillet occasionally until the onions have turned golden brown and started to crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and add Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, swirling the skillet a few times to combine. Pour the onions and any butter in the skillet over the potatoes and top with flaky sea salt and parsley.

SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash/scrub the fingerling potatoes and boil, unpeeled, for 12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Take each fingerling between your hands and squash it between your palms. The idea is to beak the skin and flatten the potato, but not to crush it completely; it should still stay intact as much as possible.
• Heat a skillet with ½" to 1" of oil on high heat. When the oil is hot, about 350F, deep-fry each fingerling, turning them over midway when each side is browned. Drain on paper towels.
• In another pan, melt butter and add minced garlic and parsley. Stir briefly over medium heat to release flavors, then toss fingerling potatoes into this mixture.

SALT-CRUSTED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes, water, and Kosher salt into a pot and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. With a wooden skewer, test to see if they are tender. Pour off most of the water, reserving as much salt as possible.
• Lower the heat and keep a watchful eye on the potatoes. The goal is to let the water evaporate so the potatoes are coated in salt. Be careful not to burn the salt or the potatoes. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes, then remove the potatoes and let cool.
• Use a kitchen towel to wipe the excess salt off each potato, leaving only a light dusting of salt on each. Clean the potatoes one by one so the skins don't break.
• To make the dipping sauce, start by putting the garlic cloves on a skewer. Char them on an open flame. Brush off the blackened skins and roughly chop. Place the parsley and cilantro leaves, the roasted garlic, black pepper, and olive oil into a mini-blender and puree to a smooth consistency.
• Pour the sauce into a small bowl. Serve the potatoes and sauce at room temperature.

ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until very tender, about 20-25 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat, cook onion and sugar in butter until golden, stirring frequently. Drain and mash the potatoes. Add milk, salt and pepper. Stir in onion mixture. Garnish with parsley if desired.

ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND CAVIAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, and rosemary in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Brush large rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange potatoes, cut side down, in single layer on prepared sheet. Shake pan slightly to prevent sticking. Roast until potatoes are brown, crisp, and cooked through, about 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on sheet. Place bowls of crème fraîche and caviar on large platter. Arrange potatoes, cut side up, around bowls and serve.

SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Slip the potatoes into a large pot of cold water, and bring to a boil. Add a few large pinches of salt, and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and let cool for about 20 minutes.
• Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, place them on a sheet tray and gently press them down to flatten. (It helps to use the edge of a large clean chef's knife, pressing the potatoes down flat one at a time, until they flatten to a 1 1/2-inch thickness.) Drizzle on the olive oil, and add the garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Gently toss until the potatoes are well coated.
• Heat your grill to medium heat. Remove the potatoes from the sheet tray, and grill them until they are golden brown and crisp, about 4 or 5 minutes per side.
• Remove the crispy potatoes to a platter. Give them a taste, and add more salt and freshly ground black pepper if necessary.
• NOTE
• The trick here is to not overboil your potatoes. You don't want the potatoes to crumble and fall through your grill grates!

THIS RECIPE FOR CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONION DIP IS A MUST-MAKE

Steps:

• For the crispy smashed potatoes: Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with 2 inches of water. Season generously with salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the caramelized onion dip. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cooled onions, sour cream, half of the chives, the parsley and lemon. Mix together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving dish and garnish with the remaining chives.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Using a large fork or the heel of your hand, gently squish. Be careful to keep them in one piece.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil, thyme and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the potatoes with the seasoned butter. Bake for 20 minutes or until deep golden and crispy. Turn the potatoes and cook on the other side until crisp and golden, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter and season lightly with salt and pepper. Serve with the caramelized onion dip.

SPECTACULAR FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the remaining ingredients; drizzle over potatoes and toss to coat., Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring once.

BACKYARD SKILLET SMASHED POTATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Place new potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and heat on high in a microwave until soft enough to smash, about 8 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor skillet for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place a cast-iron skillet on the grill to preheat.
• Drain water from the potato bowl and add onion and olive oil; mix well. Carefully spread potato mixture into the skillet and smash each potato using the back of a spatula.
• Grill until onions are browned and potatoes are crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Season with seasoned salt and paprika.

CRISPY SMASHED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Lightly scrub potatoes. In pot of boiling, salted water, cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• On cutting board, and using bottom of heavy saucepan, gently smash each potato until slightly flattened but not falling apart. Transfer to baking sheet. (Make ahead, Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours).
• Drizzle with half of the olive oil, sprinkle with half each of the salt and pepper. Roast in 450F oven for 15 minutes.
• Turn potatoes over; sprinkle with remaining oil, salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crispy, about 10 more minutes.

ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Place skin and fat in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, and cook until the fat has rendered. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add a large pinch of salt and potatoes. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain well.
• Place a small rimmed baking sheet in the oven until hot. Remove, and pour about 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat onto the baking sheet to coat. Place potatoes, cut-side down, on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven, and season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until evenly browned on all sides, turning as needed. Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter, garlic, and thyme. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the garlic and thyme, and discard. Serve warm.