Potato

Tip #4: Never try to mash up cold potatoes. It has to do with some chemical-y thing with the starch. If your potatoes go cold,… Read More »Is It Best To Mash Potatoes Hot Or Cold?

But the most essential suggestion, per Bon Appétit, is always to salt the water you are boiling your mashed potatoes in. It acts as pre-seasoning,… Read More »Do You Salt The Water For Mashed Potatoes?

It is said that excess starch on the outside of the potato can cause potatoes to stick to one another, because of the gelatinization of… Read More »What Happens If You Don’T Soak Potatoes?

Rinsing potatoes helps remove excess starch, so it is recommended to rinse the potatoes before cooking. To ensure even more starch is out of the… Read More »Do You Rinse Cooked Potatoes?

Always start potatoes in cold water. Dropping them into boiling water is a bad idea because the hot water will cook the outsides of the… Read More »Why Don’T You Put Potatoes In Boiling Water?

Let whole potatoes cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting for the best texture and to avoid burning your fingertips. An ice-water bath will… Read More »How Long Does It Take Potatoes To Cool Down?

The Mistake: Overworking the Potatoes with a Food Processor, Blender or Mixer. Too much — or too vigorous — mashing will produce gluey potatoes. Your… Read More »Why Are My Mashed Potatoes Like Glue?

Rinsing potatoes helps remove excess starch, so it is recommended to rinse the potatoes before cooking. To ensure even more starch is out of the… Read More »Should I Rinse Potatoes In Cold Water After Boiling?

Tips for the Best Mashed Potatoes Start cooking the potatoes in cold water: This ensures that the potatoes cook evenly. Otherwise, if you start with… Read More »Should I Start Mashed Potatoes In Cold Water?

Potatoes sold at grocery stores are typically: size A potatoes (2.5 inches in diameter) size B potatoes (1.5 to 2.25 inches in diameter) size C… Read More »What Is The Smallest Potato?