Jean-Louis Gerin is the chef-owner of Restaurant Jean-Louis in
Greenwich, Connecticut |
Wine flavors are subtle but important in this salad, so use a
wine you wouldn't mind drinking. Keep the potato skins on both for
looks and nutrition. Serves four as a side dish. |
2 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes,
scrubbed but not peeled |
1 1/3 cups dry white wine |
Salt and freshly ground white
pepper to taste |
½ cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 Tbs. Minced shallot |
2/3 cup chopped scallions |
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Boil the whole unpeeled potatoes in generously salted water
until fork tender, 20 to 30 min., depending on size. As soon as
you can handle the potatoes but while they're still warm, slice
them just under ½ inch thick with a very sharp knife. |
In a small saucepan over medium heat, boil the wine until it is
reduced by half. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and hot reduced wine
over the warm potatoes; toss gently. Add the olive oil, tossing
just until combined and then add the shallots and scallions. Taste
and adjust the seasonings. Serve at room temperature. |
Variations
Omit the scallions and substitute one of these combinations.
Chopped anchovies and sliced roasted red peppers.
Chopped olives, minced garlic and cubed chicken or turkey.
Paprika, capers, and smoked salmon. (To avoid cooking the salmon,
don’t add it until the salad is at room temperature.) |