Chained Potatoes
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TypeSide dish
Serves4 people
DateNovember 10, 2026
A cruise ship of potato chained by peas: a sober nod to the impounded ship.
Steamed potato halves form a cruise ship, held back by a 'chain' of peas. Sober, simple and clearly recognizable: a ship that can't move, referencing the news about the seized cruise ship.
Ingredients
- 8 medium waxy potatoes
- 200 g frozen peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Method
- Wash the potatoes and halve them lengthwise.
- Steam the potato halves for 15 minutes until just tender.
- Boil the peas for 3 minutes in salted water and drain.
- On each plate, arrange two potato halves like a ship: rounded side down, cut side up.
- Make a row of peas at the side, as a 'chain' holding the ship.
- Brush the potatoes lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Serving notes
- Serve on a white plate for contrast.
- Curve the pea chain slightly, like a real anchor chain.
- Leave space around the 'ship' to emphasize its confinement.