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Sauteed Potatoes With Red Wine Vinegar

Boiling the potatoes first in a mixture of vinegar and water gives them a piquancy that complements the olive oil, garlic, hot pepper and herbs.

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs 908g / 32ozMedium-large red or white rose potatoes
  (or other boiling potatoes)
2 cups 474mlRed wine vinegar
6 cups 1422mlWater
  Coarse salt - to taste
3 tablespoons 45mlExtra-virgin olive oil - (to 5 tbspns)
1 tablespoon 15mlMinced garlic
6   Bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlRed pepper flakes
3 tablespoons 45mlChopped Italian parsley

Recipe Instructions

Peel and cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/4-inch thick lengthwise slices and place in bowl of cold water.

Bring vinegar and water to boil in large pot. Drain potatoes, then add them and 2 teaspoons salt to pot and cook partially covered until almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and discard cooking liquid.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, bay leaves and red pepper flakes. Saute 1 minute, add drained potatoes and 1 tablespoon oil and cook until potatoes are tender but still hold their shape, 5 to 10 minutes. The potatoes will not brown.

Season generously with salt and mix in parsley. Drizzle with additional olive oil to serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Each serving: 182 calories; 337 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 7 grams fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams protein; 0.73 gram fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 05-24-2000

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