Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 small new potatoes
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Put the cumin in a small skillet over low heat and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not dark, 2 minutes.
  • Remove to a bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
  • Let sit at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Put the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, bring to a boil and cook until a paring knife inserted meets with some resistance, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high.
  • Using a potato masher, smash the potatoes, leaving them very chunky, and toss with the canola oil and some salt and pepper.
  • Put the potatoes in a grill basket and grill, covered, tossing occasionally, until slightly charred and crisp in spots, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove to a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.
  • Taste, season as necessary and toss again with the chopped parsley.