Pommes de Terre a l'Huile
(Potatoes in Oil)


from The Hemingway Cookbook by Craig Boreth.

  • 1 pound potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons very fine olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon beef broth

    Wash and peel the potatoes. Place in a saucepan with enough cold salted water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and cut into slices as soon as they're cool enough to handle. Put the sliced potatoes into a medium bowl and toss gently with the olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. In a small saucepan, heat the wine, vinegar, and broth until hot. Pour over the potatoes and toss gently. Be sure to include plenty of bread for mopping up the sauce.

    Makes 2 servings.