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Nanna's New Potatoes

A recipe passed down from my Nanna that makes the most of new potatoes. Boiled new potatoes with only butter and mint added at the end.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 14 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine European
Servings 4 people
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 800 g new potatoes or enough to fill a pot
  • 100 g butter you can definitely add less if you like
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 sprinkle maldon sea salt
  • 1 sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • First, give the potatoes a little scrub in cold water to remove any leftover dirt. Don't scrub too hard or you will remove all the skin.
  • Cover the potatoes with cold water and add the salt and garlic. Put a lid on and bring to a boil. Once boiled, turn down to a simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until completely soft when poked with a knife.
    Potatoes covered in cold water with salt and garlic in a pot.
  • Drain the potatoes and discard the garlic. Add the butter, black pepper and a few leaves of fresh mint. Mix gently with a spoon.
    Adding the butter and mint to the cooked potatoes
  • Serve in a big bowl or plate. Garnish with a nice sprinkling of crunchy Maldon sea salt and fresh sprigs of mint. Enjoy!
    Finished potatoes on a plate with mint and butter

Notes

Always cook root vegetables with cold water first. This helps to keep their nice shape after cooking.
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