Patate in agrodolce (Sweet & sour warm potato salad)

• salted capers↗50g g
• waxy yellow new potatoes700g g

  such as Charlottes, cut into medium chunks

• large onion↗1

  thinly sliced

• extra‑virgin olive oil↗6 tbsp tbsp
• large unpitted green olives↗100g g
• caster sugar↗2 tbsp tbsp
• white wine vinegar↗4 tbsp tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the capers to remove the salt crystals then leave them in fresh cold water for 30 minutes, changing the water frequently, until they no longer taste salty.

2. 2

   Mix the potatoes and onion and gently fry in the olive oil in a deep non‑stick sauté pan for about 7 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then take off the heat and cover while you prepare the olives. That way the potatoes continue to soften without overcooking.

3. 3

   Cut strips from the olives, working round the stone to remove all the flesh, then add to the potatoes with the capers and 200ml water. Return to the heat, cover and leave to cook for 10‑15 minutes until the potatoes are almost done.

4. 4

   Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar and add to the potatoes in the pan. Bring to the boil, cook for a minute, then remove from the heat. Serve lukewarm.