New Potatoes With Black Caviarappetizers, main dish 12 new potatoes, very small 4 cup rock salt 1 oil; deep frying 1/2 cup sour cream 4 oz black caviar Preheat oven to 450. Wash and dry potatoes. Arrange potatoes on a bed of rock salt in a shallow baking pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until done. Remove potatoes from oven and cut into halves. Scoop out pulp with a melon-ball cutter, being careful to keep shells intact. Mash pulp slightly in a small bowl and keep warm. Heat oil to 375 in a large saucepan. Drop potato shells gently into oil and deep fry til golden brown and crisp. Drain well on paper towels. Fill potato shells with mashed potatoes, top with a spoonful of sour cream, and add a teaspoon or more of caviar. Serve on a thick salad plate atop hot rock salt. |
