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Boiled Potatoes
Boiled potatoes (“varenaya kartoshka” in Russian) are one of the most wide-spread and simple side dishes. It’s very easy to make.
Serves: 4
2.5 lbs potatoes
2 oz butter
1 teaspoon salt
3-4 fresh dill sprigs
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Boiled potatoes (“varenaya kartoshka” in Russian) are one of the most wide-spread and simple side dishes.
It’s very easy to make.
Peel the potatoes and cut into large pieces.
Place into a pot. Pour enough water to cover the potatoes by about an inch.
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Add the salt.
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Bring to a boil and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes.
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Checking the potatoes for doneness is easy: pierce one with a knife. If the knife slides in easily, the potatoes are done.
Finely chop the dill sprigs and put aside.
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As soon as the potatoes are done, pour the water out.
Do not transfer the potatoes from the pot they cooked in!
Add the butter and the dill.
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Cover. Holding the lid tightly, give the pot contents a good shake.
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Keep the potatoes covered for a couple of minutes to let the dill aroma permeate the potatoes and allow the butter to melt.
Stir carefully and serve on individual plates.
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This is a great side dish for meat, chicken and fish. Also can be served on its own accompanied by a vegetable salad or pickled vegetables.