New potatoes boiled with fragrant herbs

Tamara West

Warren Elwin digs up some new-season potatoes.

Directions

1. Scrub, but do not peel, new potatoes and place them in a wide pot. Add plenty of aromatic herbs and spices, salt and enough cold water to just cover the spuds.
2. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender when pierced with a skewer. Remove from heat and rest in the water for 5-10 minutes. Drain and serve with lots of olive oil and freshly chopped herbs, or a herb butter, or a lemony creme fraiche.

See Warren's other potato recipes:

• Christmassypotato stuffing
• Indian spiced potato mash
  
• Spring potato salad