Ingredients

  • 16 red new potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds
  • Salt to taste, if desired
  • 13 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 13 cup dry white wine at room temperature
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar

Method

  • Bring enough water to a boil to cover the potatoes when they are added.
  • Add potatoes and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • While they are still hot, cut them into slices 1/4 inch thick.
  • There should be about 5 1/2 cups.
  • Put the hot potato slices in a deep skillet or kettle and add the oil, shallots and parsley.
  • Place the skillet on the stove and cook, stirring gently, about 1 minute.
  • Add the wine, pepper and vinegar, then stir.
  • Serve.