Almond Potatoes

Baby Potatoes Coated With Almonds

3 lb baby new potatoes
2 Tbsp almond oil
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 Tbsp grated ginger
1/2 cup powdered almonds
2 Tbsp cilantro, minced
1 salt and pepper
1 lemon juice

Steam potatoes till just tender, about 15 minutes. Set them aside.
Combine oil, peppers, ginger, almonds and cilantro in a large bowl.
Add potatoes and toss till well coated. Season with salt and pepper
and sprinkle with lemon juice. Spear potatoes with cocktail sticks;
arrange on a platter. Serve hot, or keep warm in a 250F oven for
up to 30 minutes.

Note: To powder almonds, place blanched almonds in a food processor
and pulse until they are reduced to a powder.

Bon Appétit!