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L.G.
What, pray, is a 5-finger pinch? Too many hilarious answers come to mind, but a volume or weight of mint leaves, black or otherwise, would be useful.
Iris Brest
Seems like a waste to use Maldon or any other expensive finishing salt in a pot of cooking water, when kosher salt is perfectly good.
Julia Moskin
Hi all,
To "see note" on mint that the ingredients list refers to, scroll up just above the recipe. It explains what April Bloomfield means by "a five-finger pinch."
Black mint is simply a type of mint that she particularly likes, but I make it with whatever mint I can get, and it is always great. The ingredients may be basic, but the technique of glazing and scenting the potatoes is what makes it special.
Jo L.
Easy and delicious. Any kind of mint will do, but be sure to tear the leaves into little pieces, or the mint stays in the pot, not on the potatoes.
Richard DiLallo
I just made this. A few very small observations:
This is a pretty intriguing combination. I sort of undermined it by using junky potatoes from Trader Joe's. This is definitely one of those "the better the ingredients, etc." My stupidity.
Yes, the five-finger pinch is a little precious. However, it unclearly means to grab a bunch of mint leaves with five fingers of one hand. I'd say, oh, about ten leaves.
The torn leaves, I assume, get tossed in at the end. The lemon helps everything.
Harriet
I missed the note about black mint. Was there supposed to be a note? I made this twice with two different types of mint that just looked the freshest at the farmer's market. It was stupendous both times. I agree the instructions are a little fuzzy, but it didn't matter at all.
Malcolm Kates
The type of mint is critical in this dish. Use black mint (as suggested), avoid spearmint. Learned this the hard way.
Karen L Davis
Without the mint or lemon, it's just plain old small potatoes with garlic. Nothing new or interesting about that.
Elena
I'm so in love of this receipe! Easy to cook and delicious!!
Susanna
This combination of flavors was surprisingly good. The lemon and mint were unexpected, but then I realized that they are paired often in Greek recipes. This is such a simple preparation for a side of potatoes, but it's delicious!
Susanna
This is a startling recipe. A sleeper. It looks so unassuming, but when you have the combo of butter and salt and mint (5 fingers worth has turned out fine every time my fingers have interpreted it) and lemon with those earthy potatoes …. This side dish threatens to outshine my star recipe every time. I find myself sneaking potatoes out of the buttery pot and thinking of childhood (every kind will do, just be sure not to over cook during the first boil… but even if you do it’s fine)
Bert
OUTSTANDING! Creamy, buttery, yummy...
Maximum
Using this a basis for things from the farmers market. I substituted Huacatay for the mint, champagne vinegar for the lemon, and added English peas. My wife seems very happy.
Jen
it’s foul, don’t make this recipe. very awkward getting a lint aftertaste after eating garlic potatoes.don’t trust the positive reviews.
shore cook
Made this tonight as written and it was delicious. The garlic, lemon and mint (I used peppermint since that is what I had) made this dish outstanding.
Naani-Daadi
Thanks I have cooked this. Except, after partially parboiling, I cut the baby potatoes in half. And I prefer to use herbs like oregano, and chives and or scallions. Just everyone's preference. Baby multi-colored make a quick and easy dish! Slide under the broiler with a nice cut of firm fish, sprinkle it all with olive oil. (Place the herbs under the fish). Watch closely for approx. five minutes!
bluerroses
Melt in your mouth delicious! The exact nature and size of a five finger pinch and whether you use Maldon or kosher salt is is unimportant. take matters into your own hands and inprovise!
Sue
How about steaming the potatoes instead of boiling? They are small enough and retain more nutrients, correct?
Rachel Fordyce
What else is included with the potatoes in the picture?
Marilyn
what are those black or purple egg-like veggies? beets?, large olives. ah ha purple potatoes!?
Elena
I'm so in love of this receipe! Easy to cook and delicious!!
Julia Moskin
Hi all,
To "see note" on mint that the ingredients list refers to, scroll up just above the recipe. It explains what April Bloomfield means by "a five-finger pinch."
Black mint is simply a type of mint that she particularly likes, but I make it with whatever mint I can get, and it is always great. The ingredients may be basic, but the technique of glazing and scenting the potatoes is what makes it special.
Elisa
What is the best way to boil fish and potatoes: separately or together ?
Jo L.
Easy and delicious. Any kind of mint will do, but be sure to tear the leaves into little pieces, or the mint stays in the pot, not on the potatoes.
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