New potatoes are harvested while still relatively immature, while "old potatoes" are left to grow to their maximum size. New potatoes have a thin layer of high-grade protein just under the skin. The best ways to take advantage of it is to consume them unpeeled. I love potatoes and am always trying to find new ways to prepare them. This method infuses butter into these delicate, small potatoes.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Ingredients
2 pounds of new potatoes, cut into quarters or very small red potatoes
½ cup of butter
¼ cup of water
Kosher salt & pepper, or to taste
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
1Add the butter, water, salt and pepper to a medium saucepan and melt butter over low heat. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into quarters. Add to the saucepan, cover, and cook over low for 25 to 30 minutes. Roll potatoes around in the pan occasionally as they cook, but do not remove cover.
2Sprinkle the potatoes with the parsley, toss and transfer to a serving bowl, drizzling the remaining butter from the saucepan over the top. Serve immediately.