Saute Potatos

[Toothfairy]

Probably the easiest thing to do but until you know, it is quite daunting!

Boyfy and I moved into a house share together 6 months ago next week and to 'celebrate' I wanted to cook him a meal but without a table and chair set its quite hard to go fancy so I've decided to go with his favorite - steak and saute potatoes... but for the life of me I have no idea how to make em!!!

Please help!
Thanks in advance

[The Big Gill]

Just a fancy name for shallow-fried potatoes, no?
Dice the potatoes, rinse and pat dry with kitchen towel. Use a non-stick frying pan, heat the oil, and saut� the potatoes until they're golden brown and cooked through (about 8 minutes). Add s&p.
You can also tart it up with chopped parsley.

[chazza]

Hi

I do saute potatoes quite often but i boil them until they are almost cooked before slicing or dicing them and bunging them in a frying pan with a wee bit of butter and (if you like it) a clove of crushed garlic

[The Big Gill]

p.s. for a 'celebration', it's a pity you'll be eating on your knees. Isn't there a kind neighbour who'll be able to lend you a small table?

[Toothfairy]

Cheers guys, 2 great options there for me. Reckon I'll try a practice run at my mums over the weekend to see which of the two I can do best :o)

The Big Gill, I think I'm gonna look in Argos or Tesco for a cheap outdoor patio set, they're bound to be loads cheaper/smaller than an indoor set spesh now the weathers turning.

[bird_81]

Hi, when I moved into my unfurnished flat we didn't have much money and also needed a dining table. We ended up buying this cheap set. Good value for money, and not much more than a garden set.

http://www.discountfurnituredirect.co.uk/shop/ catalog/product_17015_Seconique_Crosby_Rectang ular_Dining_Set_cat_281.html

[Gef]

Agree with chazza. Cook spuds until they are almost tender. Slice about quarter inch thick. Heat olive oil quite hot and add some garlic (fresh crushed or puree). Cook in a single layers until browned on both sides. Keep warm in oven on kitchen paper until you cook the rest.

Now with pan really hot cook steaks (preferably fillet) to your liking and transfer to warm plate in oven.

Quickly brown finely sliced onions in pan, add chopped mushrooms then red wine and reduce quickly. Serve with veg of your choice.

A "real" prawn cocktail with avocado makes a great starter and I also rub the steaks with garlic and black pepper and allow them to come to room temp before I cook.

Most of this is thanks to Delia - I've used her recipes for years and they always work. http://deliaonline.co.uk

Finish off with some nice cheese and don't forget lots of wine.

Have a great night whatever you cook.

[Alibobs]

I have done "saute" potatoes in the oven, parboil, cut into thick slices then put in a single layer in a roasting tray eith hot oil. Thi sis better if you dont have time to stand over the cooker but not strictly authentic

[dummkopf]

I par boil potatoes too and like to cook some of those bacon bits, lardons ? first, then add the diced potatoes salt & plenty of black pepper. Tasty, apologies if you're a vegetarian.