What to add to water when boiling potatoes: no butter required

02.01.2025 11:46

It is believed that the most delicious boiled potatoes are young ones with butter and fresh dill.

It's really tasty, but where can you get it in winter - young potatoes? So you'll have to look for other options.

Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova - a cook, fourth-category baker told what needs to be added to water when boiling potatoes.

Potatoes with onions

Peel the onion and cut it into two parts.

Place it in water when boiling potatoes, and when ready you can simply throw it away.

Potatoes
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Potatoes boiled with onions turn out very aromatic and have an unusual taste.

Housewives practice this method of cooking when potatoes are needed for making salad, casserole or other dishes.

Potatoes with beer

Light or dark beer also changes the perception of potatoes.

The concentration of beer in water can vary - it's a matter of taste.

But it is believed that when preparing a side dish for meat, it is better to use dark beer.

Light beer will give the tubers a pleasant bitterness and the garnish can be served with tomatoes and lemon juice, or simply with sour cream.

Herbs and spices

If ideas with alcohol don’t inspire you, then feel free to use spices.

Potatoes will be incredibly aromatic if cooked with caraway seeds. The seeds should be lightly fried beforehand.

You can use ginger or coriander with the same success.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

Julia Arkhipova Expert: Julia ArkhipovaExpert / Belnovosti


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  1. Potatoes with onions
  2. Potatoes with beer
  3. Herbs and spices