Description
Delicious and simple baby potatoes cooked to perfection, tossed in rich butter and fresh herbs for a flavorful side dish. Ideal for any meal, these buttered baby potatoes are perfectly tender with a delicate herbaceous finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 kg (2 lb) baby potatoes (about 3cm/1.2″ round, ideally same size)
- 1 tbsp salt (for cooking water)
Seasoning & Herbs
- 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter (cold, no need to melt)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a large pot filled with cold tap water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes until they are tender and a knife pierces through easily, being careful to avoid skin splitting. Alternatively, you can steam the potatoes until tender.
- Steam dry: Drain the cooked potatoes in a colander and let them sit for about a minute to steam dry. This helps to evaporate excess moisture, ensuring the butter will stick well to the potatoes.
- Toss with butter and seasoning: Transfer the drained potatoes into a large bowl. Add the unsalted butter, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together so the butter melts and coats the potatoes evenly.
- Add fresh herbs and serve: Just before serving, stir in the finely chopped fresh dill, chives, and parsley. Transfer the herb-coated potatoes to a serving bowl and enjoy them warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Choose baby potatoes that are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Do not over-boil to prevent the skin from splitting.
- Letting the potatoes steam dry is key to ensuring the butter adheres well.
- Fresh herbs can be varied according to preference.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal buttery flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: baby potatoes, buttered potatoes, fresh herbs, side dish, easy potatoes, boiled potatoes, herb potatoes
