SERVES 4 TO 6
1½ pounds new potatoes, scrubbed
Kosher salt
¼ cup vegetable or canola oil or duck fat
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, parsley, or other
herbs
Freshly ground black pepper
- Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with
cold water by 1 inch. Season heavily with salt. Bring to a
boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until
the potatoes are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Drain
and let cool slightly. - Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat
the oven to 250°F. Place one potato on a cutting board
and, using the bottom of a skillet, smash it gently to a
thickness of about ½ inch. Use a spatula to scrape the