SAFFRON POTATOES

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Categories     Potato     Side     Sauté     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Pinch of saffron threads (about 15)
1 1/4 cups water
2 lb medium boiling potatoes (about 7)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble saffron threads into water.
  • Peel potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Rinse potatoes well and pat dry between paper towels.
  • Heat butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown potatoes in 1 layer, turning over carefully, about 4 minutes per side. Add saffron-infused water, salt, and pepper and briskly simmer, uncovered, over moderate heat 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer until potatoes are tender and water is evaporated, about 15 to 20 minutes more.

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