Crushed New Potatoes With Creme Fraiche And Cracked Coriander Food

CRUSHED NEW POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CRACKED CORIANDER

Steps:

• Scatter the coriander seeds over the bottom of a small skillet. Toast over moderately low heat, shaking the pan frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until you get just a whiff of thir fragrance. Place a sheet of paper towel on you work surface an pour the seeds onto it. Use of the side of a chef's knife or the flat bottom of a heavy glass to crush the seeds. Careully tilt the seeds in to a small bowl; set aside.
• Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches. Add kosher salt to taste (about 1 tsp per quart). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to moderate, and cook until the potates are tender whn pierced with the tip of a knife, 25-30 minutes.
• Drain the potaotes and keep warm. Just before serving, transfer them to a shallow casserole. Using a parin knife, peel the potatoes, if desired. With a fork of poato masher, crush the potaotes gently to just split them open. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Stir the creme fraiche until smooth and spoon it over the potatoes. Cut the butter into small pieces and sprinkle it over the potatoes. Scatter the coriander over the top and sprinkle with more sea salt and freshly ground chives, if desired.

ROASTED NEW POTATOES WITH CHILLI CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Tip the potatoes into a roasting tin and toss in the oil. Sprinkle with paprika and roast for 35-45 minutes until crisp and golden, shaking the tin halfway through.
• Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and tip on to a platter. Spoon the crème fraîche into a small bowl and swirl the chilli sauce on top. Serve with the potatoes for dipping.

ROASTED BABY POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE, BACON, AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Toss potatoes, olive oil, and rosemary in large bowl to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss again.
• Coat large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Transfer potatoes, cut side down, to prepared sheet. Roast until brown on bottom, about 15 minutes. Using metal spatula, turn potatoes over and roast until tender, 5 to 10 minutes longer. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand on sheet at room temperature. Rewarm in 400°F oven 5 minutes before continuing.
• Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Place potatoes, cut side up, on platter (slice off rounded end to make flat, if necessary). Top each with dollop of crème fraîche, then bacon and chopped chives. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRUSHED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 15 mins until completely cooked through. Peeling the potatoes isn't essential, but I think it gives a smoother finish to the dish.
• Drain, tip into a bowl, and crush with the olive oil until broken but not mashed. Stir through the spring onions and the olives, then season to taste and serve.

STEAMED FINGERLING POTATOES WITH CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a steamer basket over 1" simmering water. Cover and steam until tender, 15-20 minutes.
• In a saucepan, mash half of the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer.
• Add remaining potatoes, butter, creme fraiche, fleur de sel (or kosher salt) and pepper.
• Gently stir to combine.
• Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl.
• Garnish with creme fraiche, basil and chives.
• *Fleur de Sel is available online at chefsshop.com or at specialty food markets. It is sea salt.

DUCK BREAST WITH PASSION FRUIT SAUCE AND CRUSHED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Start with the passion fruit sauce by cutting the fruit in half, remove the pulp and seeds and flesh from inside and place in a small saucepan.
• Next, add the whisky and star anis and bring to the boil. The whisky may flambé, allow the alcohol to burn off and remove the pan from the heat until the flame burns out.
• Add the maple syrup and black treacle and bring back to the boil. Remove from the heat to allow the ingredients to infuse. Reheat the sauce when ready to serve.
• Wash and place the new potatoes into a suitable sized pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for about 10-15 minutes of until tender. Strain and leave to cool slightly.
• While the potatoes are cooling, place the duck breast on a chopping board, skin side up and using a sharp knife, score the skin in a diagonal direction. Then turn the duck breast around and score in the opposite direction.
• Season the duck breast with a salt and black pepper. Heat an oven proof frying pan on a high heat. Once the pan is very hot place the duck breast, skin side down, into the dry pan. Reduce the heat so that it gently fries and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown.
• Preheat the oven to 190?C/gas mark 5. Transfer the frying pan into the oven and cook the breast for 3 minutes on one side, then turn the duck breast over and cook for another 3 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and transfer the breast onto a board or plate and allow to rest in a warm place for a good 5 minutes.
• While the duck is resting, heat a large frying pan on a medium heat and add a large knob of butter. As soon as the butter begins to foam, add the potatoes, slightly crushing each one in your hand before adding into the pan.
• Toss the potatoes in the warm butter and season with salt to taste. Remove the pan from the heat and add in the chives just before serving alongside the carved duck breast and hot passion fruit sauce.

EASY CORIANDER ROASTED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of well-salted water to boil. Add the new potatoes with their skins on and cook them until they are fork-tender. Drain and let them cool in the colander for a few minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425° F. As the oven heats, place a large, rimmed, baking sheet or jelly roll pan in middle rack in the oven.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds, shaking the skillet until the seeds are fragrant and slightly darker, about 3-5 minutes. Once cooled, transfer the coriander seeds to a re-sealable plastic bag and, using a mallet or a rolling pin, crush them until they are coarse, but not pulverized.
• Place the potatoes on a clean surface and, using a sturdy fork, a mallet, or, a potato masher, gently press each potato until it cracks, but is still relatively whole. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and toss well to coat with the coriander seeds, the olive oil, the seasoning, and the lemon juice (if using).
• Place the potatoes on the hot baking sheet you earlier put in the oven and roast them for about 25 minutes, or, until they are crispy and golden brown. There is no need to flip them over.
• Serve the potatoes hot with an extra sprinkle of coarse sea salt.

SMASHED ROASTED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling salted water for 15 mins, or until cooked through but not falling apart. Drain well. Drizzle 1½ tbsp oil into a shallow roasting tin or baking tray (about 30 x 20cm - a Swiss roll tin works well). Tip the potatoes into the tin and toss in the oil. Squash the potatoes down using a potato masher or fork - the smashed potatoes should fill the tray and be joined at the edges like jigsaw pieces. Will keep chilled for up to a day.
• Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/ gas 5. Drizzle the potatoes with the remaining oil and season with sea salt. Bake for 40 mins until deeply golden and crunchy.