New Potatoes

Best Potato Varieties

• Maris Bard
• Premiere
• Rocket

RECOMMENDED PORTION

175g (6oz) potatoes per person

HOW TO COOK

Buy new potatoes as you need them so they are as fresh as possible, giving you the best flavour. New potatoes are delicious cooked in their skins, so simply scrub them gently to remove dirt and any loose skin before cooking.

1. Place the potatoes, halved if necessary, in a pan and cover with the minimum of boiling water.
2. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for approximately 15-20 minutes, until just tender.
3. Once cooked, drain immediately. New potatoes are rich in vitamin C, which dissolves into the water if the potatoes are left in it.

These potatoes are delicious on their own or served with a knob of butter and chopped fresh mint or chives.

Add a dash of lemon juice to the cooking water to help preserve the colour of the new potatoes.

In the Microwave

Prepare 450g (1lb) of potatoes as above, place in a microwaveable dish with 2 tbsp of water. Cover and cook on full power (800w) for 7-8 minutes. Allow to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.

MAKE YOUR OWN FLAVOURED BUTTERS:

• Citrus Butter 25g (1oz) Softened English butter mixed with the zest of an orange and half a lemon.
• Herb Butter 25g (1oz) Softened English butter mixed with 2 tbspn finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint or chives.
• Pesto Butter 25g (1oz) Softened English butter mixed with 1 tsp red pesto.
• Garlic Butter 25g (1oz) Softened English butter mixed with 1-2 crushed cloves of garlic.

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