Emulsifier Free Herb Butter New Potatoes
Simple, whole ingredients are the real star here — just new potatoes, real butter, fresh herbs, and seasoning. No additives, no stabilizers, no emulsifiers hiding in a sauce packet or a flavored seasoning blend. That matters more than you'd think, because so many potato side dishes rely on processed mixes or pre-made sauces that can sneak in unwanted additives. Here, everything is exactly what it looks like. The potatoes are boiled until perfectly tender, then tossed in melted butter and finished with a generous handful of parsley and chives — and a little fresh mint if you're feeling it. Flaky sea salt and black pepper round everything out, making each bite buttery, herby, and just a little bit special. It's the kind of effortless side dish that somehow feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a Tuesday night.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb new potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 tsp salt, plus more for the cooking water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- flaky sea salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender all the way through when pierced with a skewer or the tip of a knife, 15–18 minutes. Drain through a colander and let them steam-dry for 1–2 minutes.
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