German Boiled Potatoes with Quark

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs waxy potatoes (such as Yukon Gold)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 cup whole milk quark
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 whole garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Place 1.5 lbs of waxy potatoes (unpeeled) in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt — this seasons the potatoes from the inside as they cook. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, until a sharp knife slides through the largest potato with no resistance. You want them tender but not falling apart.

2. 2

   While the potatoes cook, prepare the quark sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of whole milk quark and 0.25 cup of sour cream until smooth and creamy. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, 2 tablespoons of fresh chives, and 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley — these herbs are key to the classic German flavor. Mince 1 garlic clove as finely as possible. Add all herbs and garlic to the quark mixture along with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to deflate the quark's creamy texture. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice to your preference.

3. 3

   When the potatoes are tender, drain them immediately in a colander — do not rinse them, as the starch helps the skins cling. Transfer to a serving dish while still hot; the warmth will help release the aroma of the fresh herbs.

4. 4

   Spoon the quark sauce generously over the hot potatoes, or serve it on the side so each diner can dress their own. The warm potatoes will slightly soften the quark sauce — this is exactly right. A light dusting of extra fresh chives or dill on top adds visual appeal. Serve immediately while the potatoes are still steaming.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• colander
• medium bowl
• whisk
• sharp knife
• cutting board
• serving dish
• spoon

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