The Surprising Secret to Perfect Mashed Potatoes: Cut Your Potatoes Just This Way

21.11.2024 06:20

Do you want your mashed potatoes to always turn out perfect - airy, tender and delicious?

Then learn how to properly cut tubers before cooking them.

It turns out that the shape of the potato pieces you put into the pot of water is very important.

If the cubes look a certain way, they will cook properly.

As a result, the cook will receive a potato base, which will make a chic side dish.

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The secret of the perfect mashed potatoes was shared by the expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, chef, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova.

How to Properly Cut Potatoes for Mashed Potatoes

The only rule is: "Cut the washed and peeled tubers into cubes of approximately the same size."

This approach ensures that the potato pieces are cooked evenly.

After the heat treatment is complete, a base will be obtained from which the puree will come out, which has an ideal consistency.

The side dish will be soft, tender and delicious. No harsh ingredients, no unpleasant aftertastes…

For reference

Puree is mashed or mashed fruits, vegetables and root vegetables.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief
 
Expert: Julia Arkhipova Expert / Belnovosti