Saturday, September 26, 2009

Potato Salad with Chiles, Cilantro, and Cumin

Potato Salad with Chiles, Cilantro, and Cumin
Makes 8 servings

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 ears of corn, husked
3 large fresh poblano chiles + 1 jalapeno
1 large red bell peppers
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2+ pounds unpeeled baby Yukon Gold potatoes
6 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Whisk vinegar and garlic in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil.
Season vinaigrette to taste with heavy salt and pepper.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place corn, chiles, and bell peppers
on grill. Cover and grill until corn kernels are tender and chiles and
bell peppers are blackened on all sides, turning frequently, about 5
minutes for corn and 12 minutes for chiles and bell peppers. Transfer
vegetables to 2 baking pans. Cover chiles and bell peppers; let stand
until cool. Cut corn kernels off cobs; transfer to medium bowl. Peel,
seed, and coarsely chop chiles and bell peppers; add to bowl with corn.

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water just until tender when pierced with knife, about 20 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain and cool
slightly. Cut potatoes into 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer to
large bowl. Add grilled vegetables and vinaigrette; toss to coat. Add
cumin seeds, green onions, and cilantro and toss. Season generously with
salt and pepper. Cover; chill at least 2 hours.

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