Recipes

Deep Fried New Potatoes with Saffron Aioli

Ingredients

20 baby or new potatoes
canola oil for deep frying
kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 and 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tsp saffron threads
kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • To make the aioli put the egg yolk in a bowl with Dijon mustard and a pinch of salt.
  • Stir to mix together well. Using a whisk, beat the olive oil very gradually, drop by drop at first and then in a very thin stream.
  • Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Season the mayonnaise with salt and pepper to taste., then add the crushed garlic and beat the mixture to thoroughly to combine.
  • Place the saffron in a small bowl and add 2 tsp of hot water.
  • Press the saffron with the back of a spoon to extract the color and flavor then let steep for 5 minutes.
  • Beat the saffron and the soaking liquid into the aioli.
  • Cook the potatoes in their skins in a large pan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
  • Cover the pan and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes well, then dry them thoroughly in a clean dish towel.
  • Heat a 1/2 deep lay of oil in a deep pan. when oil is hot add the potatoes and cook quickly, turning constantly, until crisp and golden all over.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve with the saffron aioli.

Servings

4

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Favorite

No Comments

    Leave a Reply

    Collections

    Skill Level

    Easy