Based somewhat on Mollie Katzen’s recipe from the Enchanted Broccoli Forest
modified from http://www.bakespace.com/recipes/detail/Very-Much-Marinated-Potatoes/46587/ since I couldn’t find the original
* 14 medium (2 1/2-inch diameter) potatoes, unpeeled and sliced thin
* 1 cup red wine vinegar
* 3 cups water
* 8 medium cloves garlic, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
* 2 tsp. salt
* 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
* fresh black pepper to taste
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* OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:
* a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
* small amounts of minced fresh parsley, basil, and/or chives
* very thinly sliced bell pepper
* chopped tomatoes
DIRECTIONS
1) Place the potatoes, vinegar, water, garlic and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until the potatoes are tender but not mushy (recipe says 15 minutes, but mine probably went at least 40 on low heat).
2) Drain and transfer to a medium-large bowl. Stir in the red onion while the potatoes are still hot and season to taste with black pepper. Allow to cool to room temperature.
3) If desired, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil to taste and stir in some herbs and sliced bell pepper. Serve at room temperature or cold, plain or garnished with tomatoes.