baking - Is it safe to eat the skin of a potato? - Seasoned Advice
It's usually safe to eat the skins of potatoes. If there is a greenish tint under the skin, you'll want to peel down to below the greenish bit. If you don't, it could lead to solanine poisoning. See Is it safe to eat potatoes that have sprouted? and Are Green Potatoes OK?
Which potatoes are best for twice baked potatoes
2017年1月10日 · There are two main types of potatoes: starchy and waxy (although some are considered in-between). The difference, as you might imagine, has to do with the starch content of the potatoes. When cooked, starchy potatoes (like Russet potatoes) tend to break apart. They are often used in baking and frying. They also are more absorbent of liquids and ...
Are Yukon Gold Potatoes available throughout the year
2021年2月8日 · It seems like up to a month ago I could find them anywhere but now POOF, nowhere has them, and when asking in stores they keep telling me they have them because they have yellow or golden potatoes which is seriously not the same thing when wanting specific qualities in a finished product.
Is it safe to eat potatoes that have sprouted? - Seasoned Advice
2015年4月14日 · Don't eat potatoes that have any green tint to their skin [1]. Don't eat potatoes that are soft [2]. Tips. Keep your potatoes dry; Keep your potatoes in a dark place; If you store potatoes well over winter, they won't sprout and will sweeten as the starches turn to sugar and the flavor will become more complex and earthy. Stored potatoes are ...
potatoes - How to know potato is done without poking it to check ...
For potatoes that do not cook reliably, you can always steam your potatoes for a few minutes (or longer) at the end of the regular cooking time. Steaming potatoes is done in a pan with a lid, drained so there is almost no water left in the pan, and put it back on a low heat (fire on the lowest setting) and leave it for a few minutes.
How can I tell if vitelottes/purple potatoes have "green flesh"?
2016年3月4日 · You can either cut the potato down the middle, to take a look at a cross section, or you can use a peeler and keep peeling until the color is uniform. For white & yellow potatoes, when the potatoes are just showing little sprouts that are 1-2mm across, I don't always see green, yet I've seen green on potatoes that weren't sprouting. –
potatoes - How can one determine if a potato is suitable for …
Sometimes, this tastes very good. Unfortunately, most of the time, it tastes terrible. After baking the potatoes, I often discover that the potatoes have a very strange flavor and texture. They are somewhat sweet and the color after baking is bright yellow. I have tried baking without spices, and have found they are not to blame for the strange ...
Why are my red potatoes so bitter - Seasoned Advice
2020年1月30日 · @WendyG You can find "Red Bliss" and "Yukon Gold" potatoes listed (but to be fair many people call all red-skinned potatoes "Red Bliss" and all yellow-skinned ones "Yukon Gold"). I've seen other varieties listed, especially on potatoes that come pre-packaged in bags, but most people don't pay attention to that and look for Russets (floury ...
Baby gold potatoes instead of yukon gold in a beef stew
2023年8月13日 · As the title states I went to 3 stores could not find Yukon gold potatoes. The recipe said to cut the Yukon into 2 inch pieces can I just substitute baby gold gold potatoes that around 2 inches?
Technique for peeling boiled potatoes - Seasoned Advice
2017年2月5日 · To properly obtain cook+peel potatoes: Cook potatoes to your liking; Remove from cooking water; Place all potatoes into cold water, or just rinse them thoroughly in cold water (1-2min). This: will "Shock" the skin so that it will actually be easier to remove. If you leave the cooked hot potatoes out in the air to cool/dry, I find them much ...