The first time I saw that recipe it was 'My Man Jacques'....he said it was something his mother made when he was young. He put small, new potatoes in a heavy pot with a bit of olive oil, s&p and just a tiny bit of water. Added the lid and let them stew in their own juices until tender. Then he smashed them with a water glass and allowed them to brown on both sides, seasoned again & added some herbs.
I've been making them like that. Good stuff.
I've been making them like that. Good stuff.