Boiled New Potatoes

Discover how to cook boiled new potatoes with this easy to follow method. Experiment with flavours and try our creamy new potato salad and other dishes.

Tip: You don’t need to add butter to salad potatoes, a handful of freshly chopped herbs, like parsley, adds flavour without the calories. Once you’ve mastered the method, you can apply it to a number of dishes including our creamy new potato salad or new potatoes and cod en papillote.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cooking Time 15 mins

Serves 4

The best type of potato for this recipe is a Salad
variety such as Maris Peer or Charlotte

Recipe contains: Dairy

Ingredients

175g (6oz) of Salad potatoes per person

Salad potatoes taste great on their own, in their skins, but if you would like to add butter, here are some interesting twists:
Citrus Butter: 25g softened butter mixed with the zest of an orange and half a lemon
Herb Butter: 25g softened butter mixed with 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (parsley, mint, chives etc)
Pesto Butter: 25g softened butter mixed with 1 teaspoon red pesto
Garlic Butter: 25g softened butter mixed with 1-2 crushed garlic cloves

Nutritional Information

Nutrient

Amount

Range

Calories
Fat
Saturated Fat
Sugars
Salt

116
0.5g
0g
0g
<0.1g

From AHDB. Per Serving. % Relates to daily amount. Find out more.

Method:

1. Place the salad potatoes in a pan and boiling water to cover the potatoes.
2. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for approximately 15-20 minutes until just tender.
3. Once cooked drain immediately.

Traditional Method

Microwave Method

1. Place the potatoes in a microwaveable dish with 2 tablespoons of water.
2. Cover and cook on full power (800w) for 7-8 minutes.
3. Carefully remove and allow to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutritional information is from AHDB It is intended as a guide only with no guarantee to its accuracy. If you require dietary advice please consult your GP. Disclaimer, allergy advice and more information on our blog.

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This recipe falls into various categories. If you like this, try some more from Best of Basics, Under 30 mins, Vegetarian

Find more recipes that use Salad
potatoes such as Maris Peer or Charlotte.

Do you have allergies? Check out our Gluten free, Dairy free and Egg free recipes

The best type of potato for Boiled New Potatoes
is a Salad
variety such as Maris Peer or Charlotte

Your culinary disasters may be because you are using the wrong potato type. Potatoes come in many shapes, sizes, colours and textures. Some potatoes are better suited to a certain way of cooking. Find out more and look at the amazing range of potatoes grown in the UK.

We have a shop on site for you to try these rare varieties. Perhaps a red variety? Or a Heritage Potato? Experiment with potatoes not usually found in supermarkets for different colours and tastes. We also have standard white ones.