12 December 2010

BEST EVER POTATO SALAD

The freshly dug potatoes I can buy at Quail Farm at Matakana are divine. I made this potato salad to take to a friend's barbecue last night. It is my best ever.

• 2kg tiny new potatoes, scrubbed well
• 200g snow peas, finely sliced
• 2-3 tablespoons salted capers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil fro frying capers
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced in rings
• 1/2 cup mint, finely sliced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Cover the potatoes with hot water in a saucepan, add plenty of salt and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes and drain well. Blanch the sliced snow peas for 30 seconds and refresh under cold water immediately (this will keep them crisp and green.) Heat the oil in a small frying pan, and fry the capers until they are crunchy. (About 2 minutes.) Place the potatoes in a serving bowl, toss with the mayonnaise carefully and then add the rest of the ingredients and toss together very lightly. Serve at once while the potatoes are still warm or if making ahead, ensure the salad is at room temperature to serve. Serves 12