New potatoes are potatoes that are harvested very young, with sugar content not yet converted into starch. These potatoes are small, thin-skinned, and the flesh is soft and tender when cooked. Potatoes taste best when they are baked or boiled, rather than fried. This article provides three ways to cook potatoes: pan roasted, boiled, and mashed.
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Method 1 of 3: Baking Potatoes in a Frying Pan
Step 1. Gather all the ingredients
You'll need the following ingredients to make delicious skillet baked potatoes:
- 450 gr potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Step 2. Prepare the potatoes for baking
Wash the potatoes in cold water, carefully scrubbing away dirt and other debris. Cut each potato into bite-sized pieces; For small potatoes, cut them in half.
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Since potato skins are very thin, you don't need to peel them.
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Use a knife to cut off any bruises or spots.
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Step 3. Put butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat
Let the butter and oil melt together.
A cast-iron skillet is perfect for roasting potatoes, as it retains heat well without overheating, but also creates a crispy crust on the potatoes
Step 4. Put the potatoes in the pan with the cut side down
Cook for about five minutes until the potatoes are brown and crispy. Turn the potatoes so that each side is brown.
Step 5. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper
Use tongs or a wooden spoon to turn the potatoes over and make sure all sides are covered with the seasoning.
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Add dry herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano if you want more flavor to the potatoes.
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Add chopped onion or garlic if desired.
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Step 6. Cover the pan with a lid
Reduce the heat to medium low and allow the potatoes to cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
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Check the potatoes often to make sure they are not overcooked.
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If the potatoes absorb the butter and oil and seem to be drying out, add 1/4 cup of water.
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Step 7. Remove the potatoes from the pan
Serve as a accompaniment to chicken, fish, or steak, or mix in salads.
Method 2 of 3: Boiling New Potatoes
Step 1. Gather all the ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make simple boiled potatoes:
- 450 gr potatoes
- Butter, to serve
- Salt and pepper, to serve
Step 2. Wash the potatoes
Scrub off any dirt, and cut off any bruises or spots.
Step 3. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan
Place the pot under the faucet in the sink and add water until it covers the potatoes.
Step 4. Cover the pot with a lid and place it on the stove
Put the heat on medium high.
Step 5. Bring the potatoes to a boil
Lower the temperature and cook on low for about fifteen minutes. Potatoes are cooked when tender when pierced with a fork.
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Watch the potatoes carefully as they cook so the water doesn't boil over the pot.
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Step 6. Drain the water from the pan
Put the potatoes in a potato strainer, or use a lid to strain the water from the pot over the sink.
Step 7. Put the potatoes in a bowl
Toss pieces with butter and salt and pepper to taste.
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Or, slice a potato and use it for a Nicoise salad recipe.
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Another option is to dip the potatoes in oil and spices to make a new potato salad.
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Method 3 of 3: Mash Potatoes
Step 1. Gather all the ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make mashed potatoes:
- 450 gr 1 potato
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Spices (optional), butter and grated cheese
Step 2. Wash the potatoes
Scrub off any dirt, and cut off any bruises or spots.
Step 3. Put the potatoes in the pot
Place the pot under the faucet in the sink and add water until it covers the potatoes.
Step 4. Bring the potatoes to a boil
Lower the temperature and cook on low until the potatoes are soft when poked with a fork, about 15 minutes.
Step 5. While the potatoes are frying, preheat the oven to 450 degrees
Add olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil to the pan.
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For easy cleaning, cover the baking sheet with foil before oiling.
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Step 6. Put the cooked potatoes in a colander
Drain well.
Step 7. Put the potatoes in the pan
Arrange them so the potatoes don't touch each other. If the pan is too full, make a second pan.
Step 8. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes
Don't mash it completely, just mash it from the top so that the inside of the potato is exposed.
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If a potato masher is not available, use a large fork to mash the potatoes.
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Step 9. Sprinkle olive oil on the potatoes
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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For a stronger flavor, add cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, or spices of choice.
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For a rich dish, spread a pinch of butter on each potato.
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Sprinkle each potato with cheddar or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
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Step 10. Bake the potatoes for 15 minutes
Potatoes are ripe when they turn a rich, golden brown.
