Potatoes Cilantro

By á-1984

Ingredients

• Cilantro Mashed Potatoes with Butter Pancetta
• 4 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into Y, inch dice
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 Y, tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 ounces pancetta (try Fiorucci Pancetta with wine and pepper), cut into small strip~
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Table salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until fork tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain well.

2. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-higl the pancetta and cook for 5-6 minutes or until just crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and ~ on paper towel.

3. In a bowl mash the potatoes and stir in the buttermilk and butter. Season to taste with sa pepper.

4. Serve immediately topped with the chopped cilantro and reserved pancetta