Boiled Potatoes with Dill

Name: Boiled Potatoes with Dill
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs baby yellow potatoes, halved; 1 tbsp fine sea salt; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender boiled young potatoes tossed with rich melted butter and fresh fragrant dill. A simple and classic side dish enjoyed across Eastern Europe.

30 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

RussianSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs baby yellow potatoes, halved
1 tbsp fine sea salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs halved baby yellow potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
2

Add half of the 1 tbsp fine sea salt to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
3

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain completely.
4

Return potatoes to the warm pot and add 3 tbsp cubed unsalted butter, 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and remaining fine sea salt.
5

Gently toss until butter is melted and potatoes are evenly coated.

Questions

Can I make Boiled Potatoes with Dill dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Boiled Potatoes with Dill keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Boiled Potatoes with Dill?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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