How to Bake the Perfect Potato: Kids Will Forget That Fast Food Exists

18.01.2024 20:59

It seems that the potato itself is simple, and everything that could be improved has been done. In fact, even baked potatoes can be brought to perfection.

Be sure to try cooking potatoes according to this recipe.

You will need:

  • potatoes - 1 kg;
  • fat or vegetable oil - 5 tbsp;
  • garlic - 1 head;
  • aromatic herbs of your choice;
  • salt to taste.

How to cook

1. Peel the potatoes. Cut into halves or quarters, then rinse off excess starch.

Potatoes
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2. Pour boiling water into a saucepan and bring to a boil, add salt and cook for 15 minutes.

3. Drain the water and wait until the potatoes dry out.

4. Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil and add potatoes, fat (pork or poultry), add spices, garlic.

The potatoes should be in a single layer and the slices should not touch.

5. Cover the form with foil and place in an oven preheated to 190 degrees.

20-25 minutes before the end of cooking, remove the foil so that the potatoes brown, and sprinkle with aromatic herbs.

Previously we told you how to make perfect pancakes .

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor