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Spicy Fried Potatoes

1 to 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, scrubbed
    but not peeled
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
4 large garlic cloves
1/2 small dried chile pepper, seeded and
    chopped or pinch of chili powder
1 to 2 teaspoons paprikaPut as many potatoes in a wide saucepan as will fit tightly in a single layer. Cover with cold water, add salt and bring to a boil. Cover with and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until done but not breaking up.Drain and peel or not as you wish, then cut into slices.Heat the oil in a skillet. Bruise the whole garlic cloves by pressing on them with the flat of a knife and add to the pan along with the chopped, dried chile pepper, if using. When the garlic browns, discard the garlic and chile pepper.Add potato slices over medium-high heat. When they start to color around the edges, sprinkle with the paprika and chili powder, if using, and turn in the pan for a couple of minutes more.

 

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