New Potatoes With Chipotle Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 2 lbs red potatoes, small
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 celery ribs, cut diagonally 1/4-inch by 1-inch pieces
• 1 bunch scallion, 1-inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon pickled ginger, chopped

Chipotle Mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper, in adobo sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare grill or preheat oven to 450.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan simmer potatoes in water to cover by 1-inch 15 minutes, or until they are cooked but still firm.

3. 3

   Drain potatoes in a colander and cut into quarters.

4. 4

   In a bowl toss potatoes with 1tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Make Chipotle Myaonnaise:.

6. 6

   While potatoes are cooking, in a blender blend mayonnaise, chipotles, and cumin until chipotles are finely chopped.

7. 7

   Grill potatoes on a rack set 5-6 inches over glowing coals 5 mintes, or until lightly charred, or arrange in a shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until golden.

8. 8

   Return potatoes to bowl.

9. 9

   In a large skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute celery, scallions, and bell pepper, with garlic, stirring occasionally, until browned but still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.

10. 10

    To potatoes add chipotle mayonnaise, pickled ginger, vegetables, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.

11. 11

    Serve potatoes warm or at room temperature.