In most parts of the world, potatoes are a staple food thanks to its versatility while cooking. There are hundreds, and probably thousands of ways to cook potatoes. Similarly, you can combine potatoes with other ingredients to produce unmatched and mouthwatering recipes.
The usual ways of preparing potatoes are simply coking them in boiling water, then there are mashed potatoes, fried potatoes, stewed, baked or chipped potatoes and more. There also many different sorts of potatoes and some are more suitable for some foods and others for other types of meals. For instance russet potato is great for baking, frying, mashing and roasting. Red potatoes are best for boiling, Long whites are good for for boiling, baking, roasting and frying. New potatoes are delicious for baking etc...
One easy to do recipe is the whipped potato recipe. This constitutes easy, plain mashed potatoes mixed with butter, milk and seasonings. The ingredients are around 8 medium sized potatoes, either a 1/3 or " cup of milk, a cup of butter and salt and pepper to taste.
This recipe is very easy. You need to cook the potatoes so first peel them and cut them into big pieces. Put them in a saucepan and cover them with water. turn the heat on and wait for them to boil then let them simmer for 15 or 20 minutes until the potatoes are done. When potatoes are cooked drain the water and beat the potatoes in the saucepan. In another pan melt the butter and milk and then add them to the potatoes. Use a mixer to beat the potatoes until they become fluffy.
Another common recipe made from potatoes is the French fries. For a serving of 4 to 6 people, you will require at least six large baking potatoes, deep frying oil and salt to taste. Peel the potatoes and cut into strips of about 1/3-1/2 inch thickness and width, soak the potatoes in ice-cold water for at least one hour at room temperature. Heat oil to about 375. Meanwhile, drain the potatoes and pat dry using paper towels. When the oil gets hot, place the potato strips in a layer in deep frying basket and deep in hot oil until they turn golden brown and tender. Remove and drain in paper towels, keep warm as you repeat the frying process with the remaining batches.
There are general tips while cooking potatoes that will help you come up with those great recipes. For example, for a crispier skin on your baked potatoes, rub some little oil, bacon drippings or butter on potatoes before baking. If you want to have mashed potatoes that have extra richness, cook them in milk. The milk should be evaporated skim milk as a replacement for whole milk.
You hardly go wrong with any potato recipes. It is said that most potato meals will always keep visitors knocking at your door because they produce unequaled recipes. Needless to mention is that potatoes are found world wide hence go very well with almost anybody.
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