Monday, January 31, 2011

Guten Appetit

Or "Enjoy the meal" in German (so says Google). Chris had a hankering for burgers and I whipped up this warm German potato salad to accompany them. Simple, tasty and a comforting alternative to the slew of cold salads I usually make. We had a close call with our indoor burgers that resulted in our smoke detector screaming and a house that will probably smell like Wendy's until 2012 but at least I know I can make decent potato salad in the winter.


German Potato Salad
Adapted from Epicurious. Serves 4.

Ingredients:
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 heaping tbs flour
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp. finely chopped rosemary
  • 4 good sized red potatoes, sliced and boiled until just soft
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
  1. Fry bacon until crisp and all fat has been rendered. Drain on paper towel.
  2. Add onion to skillet and saute until just soft. Stir in flour and cook a few minutes until just golden. 
  3. Add vinegar, water, sugar and spices. Stir continually until thick. 
  4. Gently toss potatoes with sauce, add bacon and parsley.

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