Ingredients
1 irish potatoes
1 water
1 butter
1 parsley, fresh, minced
1 salt
Directions
Peel Irish potatoes and cut in small balls. Place in cold water for 15
minutes. Drain off the water and cover with fresh water and cook
about 12 minutes until tender. Drain, add butter, minced parsley and
salt to taste. Serve at once. Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book -
Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.
Servings: 1 servings
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