Ingredients
1 karen mintzias
2 lb waxy potatoes
1 salt
1 freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp wine vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
5 oz kalamatas or thro£mbes (greek oliv, es)
2 tbsp capers
1/2 cup fruity olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley
Directions
Boil the potatoes in their skins in plenty of salted water until just
tender. Run cold water over them, drain, and leave to cool enough to
handle.
To pickle the onions, place them in a saucepan just large enough to
hold them, pour in the vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water, and sprinkle
with sugar. Cover the pan and bring to a boil. Stir, cover, and
simmer for 1 minute. Shake the covered saucepan and put it aside for
5 minutes to steam.
Peel and slice or roughly dice the potatoes and place in a serving
bowl. Sprinkle with the olives, capers, and pickled onions - with
their juice - olive oil, garlic and parsley. Toss and season to taste.
Source: Recipe from a Greek Island - by Susie Jacobs ISBN:
0-671-74531-X
Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
Servings: 4 servings
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