Patates Antinaktes (Cypriot Potatoes and Wine)
From Cyprus. Adapted from The Food of The Greek Islands. Posted for ZWT6.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3lbs waxy new potatoes
- 1⁄3cup olive oil
- 1tablespoon coriander seed, coarsely crushed
- 2⁄3cup sweet red wine
- 2⁄3
- 3
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DIRECTIONS
- Soak potatoes in water for 10-15 minutes.
- Scrub well to clean and remove most of the skin.
- Dry well.
- Heat oil in a large skillet with a lid.
- Add as many potatoes as will make a single layer without crowding.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Turn potatoes.
- Cover and cook for 6 minutes more.
- Remove potatoes from pan with slotted spoon.
- Cook remaining potatoes the same way.
- Set skillet aside.
- On a cutting board, press each potato with a spatula or the side of a large knife just until it cracks.
- Return all potatoes to skillet.
- Set skillet over high heat and add coriander seeds and salt.
- When potatoes begin to sizzle, CAREFULLY add the wine.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
- Toss or stir well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 12 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through.
- Add cilantro and pepper and serve.
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