Potatoes are the basis of many first and second courses, as well as salads, so the way this vegetable is cooked is very important.
The ideal potato is one that is soft but not overcooked. Falling apart tubers can ruin the dish.
General tips
1. Starchy varieties are better for mashed potatoes. They cook better. But for salads, take those tubers that contain less starch.
It is very easy to determine the right option. You need to cut the tuber into two parts, and then grate the halves. The starchy potatoes will "stick together".
2. To make the taste of boiled potatoes surprise even the pickiest, you need to add a bay leaf, a clove of garlic or cook the dish in meat broth.
3. To speed up the cooking of potatoes a little, you need to put a piece of butter in the pan.
How to Boil Jacket Potatoes
1. Add ½ teaspoon of salt to each liter of water.
2. After boiling, boil the potatoes in their skins for an average of 20-25 minutes. But it all depends on the tubers. For example, young potatoes will boil in 15 minutes, and old ones - in half an hour.
For salad, the tubers are boiled for a little less time. It should not be overcooked, so the optimal time is 15-18 minutes.
How to Boil Peeled Potatoes
1. Experienced cooks use one trick to prevent potatoes from boiling more than necessary. Vinegar helps them with this.
Add 1 tbsp per liter of water. First, place the potatoes on high heat, and after boiling, reduce to medium.
2. Whole peeled potatoes are boiled for 20-25 minutes. Finely chopped potatoes will be ready in 15-20 minutes.
