PATATE IN AGRODOLCE (SWEET & SOUR WARM POTATO SALAD)

Patate in agrodolce (Sweet & sour warm potato salad) image

Carmelita Caruana celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this simple potato dish

Provided by Carmelita Caruana

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

50g salted capers
700g waxy yellow fleshed new potatoes , such as Charlottes, cut into medium chunks
1 large onion , thinly sliced
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
100g large unpitted green olives
2 tbsp caster sugar
4 tbsp white wine vinegar

Steps:

Rinse the capers to remove the salt crystals then leave them in fresh cold water for 30 minutes, changing the water frequently, until they no longer taste salty.
Mix the potatoes and onion and gently fry in the olive oil in a deep non-stick sauté pan for about 7 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then take off the heat and cover while you prepare the olives. That way the potatoes continue to soften without overcooking.
Cut strips from the olives, working round the stone to remove all the flesh, then add to the potatoes with the capers and 200ml/7floz water. Return to the heat, cover and leave to cook for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are almost done.
Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar and add to the potatoes in the pan. Bring to the boil, cook for a minute, then remove from the heat. Serve lukewarm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 1.64 milligram of sodium