How the French Cook Potatoes for Salad

Today's Tip

Potatoes for a salad are dressed while still hot, in white wine or stock before any oil goes near them. Cold potato absorbs nothing; hot potato drinks whatever you give it.

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Boil waxy potatoes, drain, slice while hot, and pour over a splash of dry white wine. Wait five minutes, then add mustard vinaigrette, shallot and herbs.

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