Instructions: Wash the potatoes but leave the skins on. Place the potatoes in a saucepan pour in water to come 30 to 50mm up the side of the pan.

Add a good pinch of salt and two or three sprigs of mint.

Cover and stand on the boiling plate and bring to the boil.

Boil for 1 minute drain off the water recover and place in the simmering oven.

New potatoes are difficult to judge about 30-40 minutes depending upon the variety and size.

If they are ready before you are toss in butter and keep warm in the simmering oven. Serve with butter and chopped mint.

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