Why experienced housewives soak potatoes before frying: not everyone knows about this

25.01.2024 11:26

If you often fry potatoes, you probably know how difficult it is to achieve a decent result.

Especially when it comes to serving a side dish with a spectacular crispy crust and tender flesh.

Many tricks have been invented that should help the housewife simplify this difficult task, noted chef Yulia Arkhipova , an expert in the field of cooking for the online publication BelNovosti.

Why Soak Potatoes Before Frying

If you haven't done this yet, now is the time to fix the situation. Potatoes should definitely be soaked.

This helps remove starch.

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As a result, the appearance of a crust will not be long in coming.

First, the tubers are peeled and cut into bars of equal length and thickness. This is necessary to ensure even frying.

Then place the prepared vegetable in a bowl of cold water for half an hour.

Next, drain the liquid, rinse the potatoes with clean water several times and remove moisture using napkins or paper towels.

After that, we can confidently start frying - a crust will definitely appear.

Earlier we talked about three tricks that will help make cutlets more delicious .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Julia Arkhipova Expert: Julia ArkhipovaExpert / Belnovosti