Purè di patate rosse

Ingredienti

• 2 pounds red potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes (7 or 8 small red potatoes))
• 4 tablespoons butter (1/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 large cloves)
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• minced chives (for garnish, optional)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Place raw red potato cubes in a large steamer basket over a large pot of boiling water. Cover and steam until very tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

2. 2

   When potatoes are nearly tender, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add salt and olive oil; stir until just heated through. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Transfer tender potatoes to a large bowl. Pour olive oil mixture over and mash with a potato masher to desired consistency. Garnish with chives if desired and serve.