Not every housewife knows that from such a waste product as potato peelings, which can hardly be called a product, you can get real starch.
To do this, the peel remaining after peeling the potatoes must be finely chopped and passed through a juicer.
Another option is to grind it using a fine grater, but this process can hardly be called quick and easy.
The resulting mass must be filled with cold water and mixed thoroughly.
Line a sieve with 3-4 layers of cheesecloth and strain the potato liquid.
Don't rush to throw away the pulp that remains on the gauze - instead, rinse it with a small amount of water, draining the liquid into the same container under the sieve.
After a few hours, the starch will sink to the bottom – then you can drain the dirty water and small debris that has floated to the surface.
Pour clean water over the starch again, stir and wait another 3-4 hours – you will have to do this several more times until the extra particles stop floating up.
Dry the starch on trays or baking sheets, spreading it in a thin layer and leaving it in a warm place without the slightest breeze. Don't forget to stir the starch as soon as its top layer dries.
