Purple Potato Salad
About Purple Potatoes
Purple Potatoes also called Blue Potatoes or Delta Blues truly are naturally purple! This is from the same powerful antioxidant that give blueberries and beetroot their brilliant color. So they are not just beauties but they are very good for us. And best of all, they taste great. Purple Peruvian Potatoes were some of the first potatoes harvested. They were saved for Inca kings. Used in Mexican cooking, purple potatoes are gaining popularity here now. They have a naturally earth flavour, a robust half floury half waxy texture and hold their shape well for salads. They look great sprinkled with chives.
Method
Wash spuds and then steam in the Steam Oven until tender. Then cut in 1/2 or 1/3 depending on the size. Season with black pepper and sea salt, olive oil, chives and flat leaf parsley while they are hot. Add a little sour cream if you like. Leave to cool and serve as a side dish. Or serve warm.
