GRILLED POTATOES WITH TURMERIC AIOLI

Turmeric adds flavour and colour to this tangy mayonnaise. Serve this aioli dip with barbecued potatoes as a pre-dinner appetizer or alongside grilled meat as part of the main event.

Yield: Serves 8.

GRILLED POTATOES WITH TURMERIC AIOLI

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric
  • 1 bag (2 lb) baby yellow-fleshed potatoes
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. To prepare turmeric aioli, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, garlic, cayenne and turmeric until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  2. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until almost tender; drain. Add oil, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to potatoes; toss to coat.
  3. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium for 10 - 15 minutes.
  4. Grill potatoes in a grill wok, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned and tender, about 10 - 15 minutes. Serve with turmeric aioli.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

254 calories, 20.4 g fat, 2 g protein, 16.9 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fibre, 258 mg sodium