Parisian Potatoes (Pommes Parisienne)

Parisian potatoes is one of the most elegant and simple ways to prepare potatoes.

I have always loved Pommes ParisiennesI have had them countless times in Europe and I have found a recipe that is so good that I now can cook them at home!

It's called Pommes Parisienne because the potatoes are cut into small balls using a Parisienne scoop (1" diameter).

Sometimes, I can't be bothered with scooping small balls from large potatoesInstead, I use new baby potatoes and they turn out equally well.

Parisian Potatoes (Pommes Parisienne) Recipe

(Adapted from SBS Food)

Ingredients

• 9 Desiree potatoes
• 3 small shallots
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 sprigs of thyme, leaves only
• 1 tbsp parsley - finely chopped
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Peel the potatoes.
2. Using a Parisienne scoop (or melon baller), scoop out balls of potato, approximately 1.5cm in diameter.
3. Place the potato balls in a pot and cover with cold water.
4. Bring to the boil and then drain, and add the shallots.
5. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add potato balls, shaking the pan occasionally to ensure they are cooked evenly.
6. Once cooked, drain, then return to the pan, adding butter, thyme, parsley and salt