Why Fried Potatoes Fall Apart: Experienced Chefs Name 3 Main Mistakes

18.02.2023 15:49
Updated: 14.04.2023 04:08

Not every housewife can prepare fried potatoes so that they are beautiful and tasty.

In order for the dish to turn out perfect, certain skills and many years of cooking experience are required.

If you want your potatoes to hold their shape, at least avoid the most common mistakes.

What are the most common shortcomings?

Starchy variety of root vegetables

Even if you have mastered the art of frying potatoes, the starchy root vegetable will only ruin the dish. Such a vegetable cannot hold its shape, so it is better to use it for making mashed potatoes.

Salt

Many housewives are afraid to cook a bland dish, so they rush to add salt in time. However, this is the main mistake when cooking fried potatoes.

frying pan
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Salt will cause the root vegetable to simply fall apart. Therefore, do not rush when introducing the component.

Activity

Many housewives are too responsible when it comes to cooking, so they try not to leave the stove. This approach can do a disservice.

The fact is that active use of a spatula during the process of frying potatoes turns the root vegetable into a disintegrating mass.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What are the most common shortcomings?
  2. Starchy variety of root vegetables
  3. Salt
  4. Activity