Tibetan Curried Potatoes

[Guest guest]

Tibetan Curried Potatoes

 

In preparing the dish, the single most important thing to remember is that the

potatoes have to be mouth-meltingly soft. you'll know they're

approaching that stage when neighbors start pounding on the door, drawn by the

intoxicating smells that have seeped out of your kitchen. lock the door, if you

haven't already, and stir in the garnish.

 

1/2 tsp. peppercorns

1 stubby piece of fresh ginger, about 2 inches long, peeled and finely minced

3 or 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced

1 tsp. turmeric

1 tsp. cayenne or other fiery pepper

1 tsp. salt

4 tbsps. clarified butter (ghee) or butter or margarine

6 medium yukon gold or red bliss potatoes, peeled and parboiled for 15 minutes,

then cut into cubes

2 tbsps. soy sauce

to garnish:

1 scallion, including the green part, trimmed and minced

several sprigs of fresh cilantro, minced

 

Heat the peppercorns in a small, ungreased skillet over medium heat until they

begin to darken and release their aroma.

Turn them into a small mortar or onto a chopping board and pulverize to a coarse

powder.

Mix the pepper powder, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cayenne and salt together to

form a paste. Heat the clarified butter in a large skillet and blend in the

paste. cook, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon, for a few minutes, to let

the butter become fully seasoned.

Meanwhile, toss the potato cubes in the soy sauce until it has all been

absorbed. add the seasoned potatoes to the skillet and turn up the heat to

medium high. Cook until the potatoes have a crunchy brown coating on the outside

and a meltingly soft interior. Use a spatula to turn them constantly so that

they brown on all sides. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes over medium-high

heat.

When the potatoes are as described, toss in the minced scallion and

cilantro. continue cooking for one more minute to allow the garnish to wilt and

cling to the potatoes. Turn everything into a serving bowl. then, as the

tibetans say, " ngotsa manang ni choe " -- " eat shamelessly. "

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thank you. What a great recipe!

Jerry

[Guest guest]

I can't wait to try these! I am a huge potato fan. Thanks for sharing.

 

 

 

-Gypsy