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POTATOES ONIONS AND GARLIC

INGREDIENTS:

4 medium Russet potatoes, diced
1 large white onion, diced
1 large red onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black peppercorns (preferably Tellicherry)
Fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Wash Russet potatoes thoroughly under cold running water scrubbing with a brush and dice into cubes leaving the skin on.  Place diced potatoes in a small to medium sized stock pot covering potatoes with water and boil for about 8 minutes and place boiled potatoes in a colander to drain.  Using a large skillet on medium to high heat add 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter adding the diced red and white onions, garlic, sea salt, black pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are tender (al dente).  Add the boiled potatoes to the onion garlic mixture,  mixing well and simmer on low heat with a tight fitting lid on skillet until the desired doneness and texture is reached.  Serve and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

YIELD:  4 large servings.

The potatoes onions and garlic sautéed in olive oil and butter is an excellent alternate for the traditional baked potato!

Bill aka Mickey Porter 04-12-09.