Potatoes, which were brought to Russia during the time of Peter the Great, are still one of the most popular products. There are a huge number of potato dishes. It should be noted that not all of these dishes are equally healthy. For example, when cooking potatoes, certain rules must be followed.
Potato cooking rules
Wait until the water boils well before lowering the potatoes into the water. If this is not done, then various enzymes will begin to oxidize vitamin C, and the potatoes will lose their beneficial properties.
When the water boils with potatoes, you need to turn the heat to medium and cover the pan with a lid. This is necessary so that the starch swells evenly. If you cook potatoes over high heat, then they will boil down on the outside and remain moist on the inside.
When you need to quickly cook potatoes, you should add a tablespoon of margarine or vegetable oil during cooking.
To prevent the potato tubers from boiling, add a little apple cider vinegar to the pan.
Potatoes are boiled in salted water for a long time, so they should be salted 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking.
Preservation of vitamins and nutrients
Most of the nutrients, trace elements and vitamins in potatoes are contained under the skin. Therefore, when peeling potatoes, the knife should touch it slightly, peeling it off as thin as possible.
It is also helpful to boil unpeeled potatoes. The peel during cooking allows you to preserve all the beneficial properties.
Since potatoes are considered a dietary product containing a very low amount of carbohydrates, it is recommended to use it along with fish dishes.
