Romesco-Topped Potato Bites (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
18 baby new or fingerling potatoes (about 1 pound) |
4 cloves garlic |
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns |
kosher salt |
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 slice white bread, crusts removed, torn into small pieces |
1/2 cup coarsely chopped drained roasted red peppers |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika |
1 plum tomato, cored and quartered |
3 thin slices serrano ham (about 1 1/2 ounces) |
2 tablespoons sour cream |
1 tablespoon chopped parsley |
Directions:
1. 1. Combine the potatoes, 2 of the garlic cloves, the peppercorns and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are just tender when pierced with a thin knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool until still warm but no longer hot.
2. 2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Slice the remaining 2 garlic cloves and add to the oil along with the bread pieces. Cook, stirring, until the bread is golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and add the red peppers, vinegar, smoked paprika, tomatoes and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Puree until smooth.
3. 3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Cook the Serrano until crispy, turning, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and then break into small pieces.
4. 4. To serve: Halve the warm potatoes and scoop out a small bit of the insides using a 1/4-teaspoon measure. Top the halves with a bit of the romesco sauce, sour cream, crispy Serrano shards and a sprinkle of parsley.
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