Potatoes are THE vegetable almost everyone loves! They are only eaten cooked but go with just about everything. And potatoes can be prepared in so many different ways, each one just as delicious as the next—steamed, mashed, fried, sautéed, baked, in soups, and more.
How to pick
Regardless of the variety you choose, potatoes should be firm, whole, and free of sprouts and green or black spots. Each potato variety is best used for a different purpose depending on its flesh and texture—firm, moist, floury, etc. It’s important to choose according to how you want to prepare them.How to store
Potatoes should be kept in a dry, dark place. Avoid leaving them at room temperature and instead choose somewhere where the temperature remains between 6°C and 8°C, such as the fridge’s crisper drawer.How to prepare
Before cooking potatoes, remove any green or black spots, as well as any sprouts growing at the surface. Brush potatoes in water if you want to cook them with their skins. If not, make sure to cook them as soon as they’re cut so they don’t blacken. You can also leave them to soak in cold water until ready to be cooked. Some cooking tips:- For creamy mashed potatoes, start with cold water when cooking the potatoes and warm your milk before adding it.
- Pierce potatoes before baking so heat can escape and they don’t burst in the oven.
- Cook boiled potatoes slowly and evenly.
- On the barbecue, cook cut potatoes in two layers of foil wrap, papillote-style.
