Boiled potatoes are one of the delicious and satisfying side dishes. It is a great addition to fried chicken, pork, mushrooms, fish. It is prepared quite simply and quickly. However, to prevent the potatoes from turning into mashed potatoes during cooking, several nuances must be taken into account.
It is necessary
- - potatoes;
- - salt;
- - vinegar;
- - pickle;
- - lemon;
- - vegetables containing acid;
- - garlic;
- - black peppercorns;
- - Bay leaf;
- - greens;
- - milk;
- - butter.
Instructions
Step 1
For boiled potatoes, choose pink or yellow varieties. They are more difficult to boil than vegetables with white tubers.
Step 2
Use tubers that are the same size. Or, cut the large potatoes into several pieces to cook the vegetables evenly.
Step 3
It is better to salt potatoes at the beginning of cooking. The salt will keep the vegetables from boiling. Also, pierce the tubers with a knife before submerging them in the water.
Step 4
Potatoes are difficult to boil in a slightly acidic environment. Therefore, you can add a little vinegar, a few slices of pickled cucumber, or a slice of lemon to a pot of boiling water. Do not worry, the dish will not acquire any sour taste. When making soup, potatoes should be dipped in broth along with vegetables that contain acid, such as cabbage or tomatoes.
Step 5
Cook the potatoes over moderate heat. If the flame is strong, the outside will quickly boil up, and the inside will remain damp.
Step 6
To keep the potatoes from boiling, there is such a trick. Wait for the pot of vegetables to boil. Drain off some hot water and add cold water instead. Alternatively, let the potatoes boil for 15 minutes. Then drain 2/3 of the water and steam the dish under a closed lid.
Step 7
Most of the vitamins and minerals in potatoes are found under the skin. And in order not to throw useful substances into the trash can, the tubers are recommended to be boiled in their uniform. Before cooking, they must be rinsed well under running water and pierced in several places with a needle. This will prevent the potatoes from boiling.
Step 8
Peeled potatoes are advised to be dipped in boiling water, not cold. So vegetables retain more vitamins and minerals. You can also dip a few cloves of garlic, a couple of black peppercorns, bay leaves or herbs in a pot with potatoes. This will greatly improve the taste of the dish.
Step 9
Insanely delicious boiled potatoes are obtained according to the following recipe. Peel and rinse young medium-sized tubers. Pour water into an enamel pot, boil and salt. Lower vegetables and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
Step 10
Then drain the water, and instead fill the potatoes with milk at room temperature. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering until tender. To prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pan, shake it from time to time. Transfer the finished treat to a plate, add butter and sprinkle with herbs. Serve as a separate dish or as a side dish.
