Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins

Herby Steamed Potatoes

Preparation info

  • 4

    portions
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
top 1000The New Basics Cookbook
The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

  • About

Don’t overcook these tiny gems of summer. Their perfect waxy texture is heightened by a touch of butter and the freshest herbs.

Ingredients

  • 12 very small red new potatoes scrubbed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon

Method

  1. If you like, use a vegetable peeler to remove a thin stripe of red skin around the center of each potato; even it off with a small paring knife if necessary.
  2. Place the potatoes and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 30 minutes.
  3. Drain the pota