Boiled Potatoes Recipe

Boiling potatoes is one of the simplest ways to cook them. This boiled potatoes recipe is a stand by side dish with humble ingredients--new potatoes, butter, garlic salt, and herbs. Any Ukrainian pulls this potato side together at any given time.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 pounds new potatoes ((any small waxy potato variety like red or gold potatoes) )
• 1 Tbsp salt ((for salting the water))
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter ((61 grams) )
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 3 Tbsp fresh dill ((or parsley) )

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Directions: ---
2. 2Wash and scrub potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes. Peel or remove any sprouts or bruises. If the potatoes are larger, cut them in half or into quarters to ensure even cooking.
3. 3boil potatoes: Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover them with 2 quarts of cold water. Add the salt. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook the potatoes until tender all the way through when pierced with a fork (about 12-15 minutes).
4. 4Drain the poatoes: Drain the potatoes in a colander.
5. 5Toss in butter and seasoning: Return the boiled potatoes to the pot and add the butter and garlic salt. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the potatoes to steam and melt the butter. Gently toss the potatoes to coat them evenly in the butter and seasonings.
6. 6Garnish with herbs: Garnish with dill and serve.