Food Monday ~ Warm Potatoes & Bacon
I know the other week I said that I never quite caught the ‘Potato’ excitement so common in Ireland. I still eat them when a meal calls for them and the following is one way I like them.
Warm Potatoes & Bacon
This recipe serves 6
1kg small new potatoes, scrubbed
4 rashers smoked streaky bacon
2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 spring onions, sliced
Dressing
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
125 ml sunflower oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water until tender. Meanwhile, grill the bacon until crisp. Drain the bacon on kitchen paper and chop into small pieces.
To make the dressing, whisk the vinegar, salt, pepper and mustard together in a salad bowl, then gradually whisk in the oil. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and add to the dressing with the sesame seeds and parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss together gently. Scatter the baon and spring onions over the salad and serve while still warm.
Kate said,
June 22, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Now that sounds lovely - I will have to give it a go!!!
wisewebwoman said,
June 22, 2009 at 3:22 pm
As one of the leading fans of potatoes, I applaud this recipe!!
XO
WWW
Darlene said,
June 22, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Oh now you’ve done it; you made my mouth water with this recipe. I will have to make it. It sounds yummy.
Ashok said,
June 22, 2009 at 6:23 pm
If I ever visit your part of the world, I am wondering if it would be too much to ask for if I came home for lunch sometime?
As usual the recipe sounds delicious!
Grannymar said,
June 22, 2009 at 8:38 pm
@Kate - Enjoy.
@WWW - I hope this will warm your heart, and that you are feeling better.
@Darlene - It is a very simple dish to make.
@Ashok _ Are you coming this side of the world?
rummuser said,
June 23, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Grannymar, your spread of toyboys has now reached India! Congratulations.
Grannymar said,
June 23, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Ramana,
There is safety in numbers…
Not sure if the safety applies to them or to me!
Ashok said,
June 24, 2009 at 7:51 am
Grannymar, having read your recipes, I definitely intend to stop by that part of the world one day
Grannymar said,
June 24, 2009 at 7:57 am
Ashok,
One of these days I must gather all my toyboys in one spot for a meal.
Ashok said,
June 24, 2009 at 8:03 am
Lucky us! Looking forward to that day