Perfect Fingerling Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs kosher salt (or rock salt)
2 quarts water
2 lbs small fingerling potatoes, cleaned
4 tablespoons butter (optional)
fresh ground black pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon freshly chopped scallion, green part only (optional)
parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a large pot, combine the salt, water, and potatoes and bring to a boil.
Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the pot to a cooling rack and let stand for 5 to 7 minutes. The salt crystals will form on the outside of the potatoes.
Serve as is, or with butter, pepper, chopped scallions, or Parmesan cheese.