Adapted from Mario Batali's Italian Grill
~from Savoring Time in the Kitchen
Serves 6
2 pounds small potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or other small, firm potatoes (mine were medium-sized reds)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon celery seeds
6 scallions, thinly sliced (or substitute chives as I did)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good quality red wine vinegar such as Cabernet or Chianti
Kosher salt and fresly ground black pepper
If you are going to use wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the whole, unpeeled potatoes and cook for 6-10 minutes, depending on the size of the potato you are using. Mine needed 11 minutes. You only want them partially cooked. Drain and let cool until easy to handle.
While the potatoes cook, preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium to low.
Cut the potatoes into 3 or 4 slices each, approximately 1 inch thick. Combine 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the celery seeds, and one-third of the scallions or chives in a large bowl. Add the sliced potatoes and turn very gently to coat.
Thread the potatoes onto skewers. Place the skewers on the grill and cook, turning occasionally so as not to burn, until the potatoes are browned and tender, approximately 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
While the potatoes are grilling, in a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, vinegar, the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil, the remaining scallions or chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Slide the grilled potatoes off of the skewers into the mixture and toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately (trying not to eat them all yourself!)