Neil Perry's Boiled Potatoes with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon and Mint
Bring an impressive touch to the humble boiled potato with this simple recipe that bounds with flavour and texture!
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 500 g Dakota Chief potatoes
- 1 whole Lemon, juiced
- 12 Fresh mint leaves, washed dried and julienned
- Sea salt
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Boil washed potatoes in heavily salted water until tender, approximately 15 minutes
- Drain potatoes, slice into rough chunks around 5cm, or just cut smaller potatoes in half, and add to mixing bowl
- As potatoes are steaming, add 160ml of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the juice of 1 lemon, julienned mint leaves, a generous pinch of salt, freshly ground white pepper
- Stir gently to mix ingredients
- Use the back of a fork to lightly crush a few of the potatoes for texture and presentation
- Add a swirl of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and gently mix again
- Optional: Add freshly chopped spring onions for freshness and crunch
- Serve warm or room temperature, garnish with more Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt & Pepper to taste, and enjoy!