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Saffron Potatoes

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Saffron PotatoesRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Pinch of saffron threads (about 15)
1 1/4 cups water
2 lb medium boiling potatoes (about 7)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Crumble saffron threads into water.

    Step 2

    Peel potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Rinse potatoes well and pat dry between paper towels.

    Step 3

    Heat butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown potatoes in 1 layer, turning over carefully, about 4 minutes per side. Add saffron-infused water, salt, and pepper and briskly simmer, uncovered, over moderate heat 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer until potatoes are tender and water is evaporated, about 15 to 20 minutes more.

TagsSaffronHerbs & SpicesPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableSideDinnerVegetarianNut FreeGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerGourmet
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