Boiled Potatoes Recipe
Boiling potatoes is one of the simplest ways to cook them. This boiled potatoes recipe is a stand by side dish with humble ingredients--new potatoes, butter, garlic salt, and herbs. Any Ukrainian pulls this potato side together at any given time.
Equipment
- 1 colander
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds new potatoes , (any small waxy potato variety like red or gold potatoes)
- 1 Tbsp salt , (for salting the water)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, (61 grams)
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 3 Tbsp fresh dill , (or parsley)
Instructions
Directions:
- Wash and scrub the potatoes. Peel or remove any sprouts or bruises. If the potatoes are larger, cut them in half or into quarters to ensure even cooking.
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover them with 2 quarts of cold water. Add the salt. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook the potatoes until tender all the way through when pierced with a fork (about 12-15 minutes).
- Drain the potatoes in a colander.
- Return the boiled potatoes to the pot and add the butter and garlic salt. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the potatoes to steam and melt the butter. Gently toss the potatoes to coat them evenly in the butter and seasonings.
- Garnish with dill and serve.
Notes
- Starting the cooking process in cold water ensures even cooking. Adding water with the potatoes together at the start of the cooking process is also a good indicator of how much water is needed to cover the potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Boiled Potatoes Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
1101
mg
48
%
Potassium
719
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
190
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
