Crushed New Potatoes with Crème Fraîche and Cracked Coriander

Name: Crushed New Potatoes with Crème Fraîche and Cracked Coriander
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 Tbsp coriander seeds; 118 milliliters crème fraîche; 680 grams new potatoes or fingerlings, scrubbed; 4 servings Sea salt (such as Fleur de Sel); 4 servings Kosher salt or table salt; 2 Tbsps unsalted European-style butter

Crushed New Potatoes with Crème Fraîche and Cracked Coriander might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 241 calories, 4g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pepper, sea salt, crème fraîche, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Scatter the coriander seeds over the bottom of a small skillet. Toast over moderately low heat, shaking the pan frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until you get just a whiff of their fragrance.

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Whole Coriander Seeds

Toast

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Frying Pan

Place a sheet of paper towel on your work surface and pour the seeds onto it. Use the side of a chef's knife or the flat bottom of a heavy glass to crush the seeds. Carefully tilt the seeds into a small bowl; set aside.

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Seeds

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Chefs Knife

Paper Towels

Bowl

Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches.

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Potato

Water

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Pot

Add kosher salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon per quart). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to moderate, and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 25 to 30 minutes.

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Kosher Salt

Potato

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Knife

Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve. Just before serving, transfer them to a shallow casserole. Using a paring knife, peel the potatoes, if desired. With a fork or potato masher, crush the potatoes gently to just split them open.

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Potato

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Potato Masher

Knife

Pot

Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Stir the crme frache until smooth and spoon it over the potatoes.

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Potato

Sea Salt

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 pepper. Top with the chives, if desired, before serving.

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Ground Black Pepper