Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Spanish olive oil
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 bunch finely chopped parsley

Method

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat.
  • When it is very hot, add the potatoes.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, turning frequently with a metal spatula, until they are light brown on all sides.
  • If there is quite a lot of oil remaining in the pan, drain off and discard some of it.
  • Scatter the onion, garlic, salt and pepper evenly over the potatoes and pour in the boiling water and the wine.
  • Do not stir, but instead shake the pan back and forth for a minute to distribute the water evenly.
  • Cover the skillet and turn the heat to low.
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender but not mushy.
  • Shake the skillet back and forth occasionally to stop the potatoes from sticking.
  • Three minutes before the potatoes will be done, stir in the parsley.
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a warm serving platter and pour some of the cooking juices over them.
  • Pass the remaining cooking juices, if desired.