Pan-Fried Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow potatoes, such as Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold, or russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt
- Peel and cut into 3/4-inch cubes: 1 1/2 pounds yellow potatoes, such as Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold, or russet potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes as uniformly as possible so they will cook evenly.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are just cooked through and tender but not falling apart.
- Drain the potatoes and let them sit for a few minutes to dry and cool.
- Heat in a heavy-bottomed pan, preferably cast iron: 1/2 cup olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the potatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring and tossing regularly, until golden, about 15 minutes.
- Season with: Salt.
- Serve immediately.
- Fry the potatoes in half olive oil and half clarified butter or duck fat.
- Cut the potatoes into small dice, about 3/8 inch.
- Do not boil them first and fry them until crispy, tossing regularly.
yellow potatoes, olive oil, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pan-fried-potatoes-387225 (may not work)