Mum's special potatoes

My lovely daughter Abi has asked me to blog this family favourite so here goes.  A lovely Parisian  lady taught me how to make these many years ago when I stayed with her family as a teenager.  Thank you Madame Brutman.  Over the years I have made them for the family and pair them up with pretty much anything...... chops, chicken, fish and salad.  Posh folk might call them Sautéed potatoes.

Peel enough potatoes for your family.  I like to use Maris Piper or Desiree as they hold their shape.
Cut them so they look like chunky chips and then into a large dice - about 2 cm.
Place them in a bowl and cover with cold water until you want to cook them.
Finely chop 2 cloves of garlic and keep to one side as you need this almost at the end of cooking.
Bring a large pan of water to the boil - I use the kettle to speed things up. Cook the potatoes for 3 minutes and don't be tempted to leave them in for longer!
Drain, and place on a a kitchen paper lined tray and leave to cool.
When ready to finish, heat the oil in a large frying pan until hot.  If the pan isn't large enough do 2 batches rather than overfilling the pan. Have more kitchen paper ready to drain them on. Add the potatoes on a single layer.   Turn the heat to medium- high, so that the potatoes sizzle and don't be tempted to turn until they start to brown underneath.
Turn them all evenly 2 or 3 times until nicely browned all over - it takes about 7 minutes. Add the crushed garlic to the pan for the last minute only.
 Lift out using a slotted spoon and drain on more kitchen paper.  Sprinkle with salt and black pepper - it might sound odd but it does work! Style it up with lemon edges and a sprig of rosemary.

Serve with whatever takes your fancy for a great Saturday supper.