Potatoes Aurore
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 pound potatoes, cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash nutmeg
Instructions
1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Boil potatoes 8 to 10 minutes, then drain.
2. Place tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, and 1 tablespoon butter in sauce pan. Season with black pepper, bring to boil, then lower heat and simmer 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and puree with immersion blender until smooth.
3. In a second sauce pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth. Simmer until sauce thickens then add salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
4. Stir tomato puree into white sauce. Add potatoes to sauce, cover, and simmer, stirring often, until potatoes are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Check seasoning and serve.
Comments
This is another great recipe from Kayotic Kitchen. The potatoes had a great tomato flavor and they reminded me quite a bit of the Bombay Potatoes I used to get in British Indian restaurants. Adding different seasonings to the sauce could be lovely for future versions of this dish.
Shown here with Steak Diane.
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