How to boil potatoes

Almost everyone knows how to cook potatoes. There are a lot of cooking methods. But every housewife has her own effective methods and her own life hacks. Boiled potatoes are a universal and common dish. Potatoes are a budget product from which you can prepare a lot of tasty and appetizing things. Boiled potatoes go well with meat, poultry and fish. Boil potatoes and eat deliciously!

How to properly boil potatoes in their jackets

Many people know how to properly cook jacket potatoes. But I’ll remind you anyway. These potatoes are used to prepare your favorite salads or eaten in addition to lard, pickles and sauerkraut. Households love to eat jacket potatoes with aromatic butter and onions, cut into rings.

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   First of all, collect all the ingredients for boiled potatoes.
2. 
   Wash small potatoes thoroughly. I use a brush to wash vegetables.
3. 
   Place the root vegetables in a saucepan. Fill with water and add salt.
4. 
   Cover the pan with a lid and place on the stove.Set the heat to higher than medium.
5. 
   When the potatoes boil, set aside for 20 minutes. Turn down the temperature. Check readiness with a knife or fork. If a sharp object slides in easily, the potatoes are ready. Cooking time depends on the size of the root vegetables and the variety.
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   If the potatoes are cooked, drain and cool. Potatoes are considered cool if they can be easily held in your hands.
7. 
   Peel the skins off the cooled potatoes with a knife.
8. 
   Use peeled potatoes, cooked in their jackets, to prepare your favorite dishes. Bon appetit, eat with pleasure!

How to quickly cook potatoes without skins in a saucepan

How to quickly cook potatoes without skins in a saucepan - a recipe that does not hide any special secrets. Cooking root vegetables most often depends on the variety and size of the fruits themselves. The potatoes are fully cooked in a short time, but not mushy. The potato side dish is most often complemented with fish or poultry, as well as vegetable stew.

Cooking time - 20 minutes.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 3

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 700 gr.
• Water – 1 l.
• Salt – 1 tsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash medium-sized potatoes with a vegetable brush and rinse thoroughly to remove dust and dirt under the tap.

Step 2. Peel the washed potatoes with a vegetable peeler. This makes it faster and more economical. Therefore, the device is also called a housekeeper. Cut the peeled root vegetables in half. Divide large specimens into 3-4 parts.

Step 3. Pour water into the kettle and boil. Place the cut potatoes in a thick-walled saucepan. Season generously with salt. While the kettle is heating, place the pan with vegetables on the stove and turn on medium heat to warm the pan.

Step 4. Pour boiling water over the potatoes.Cover the pan with a lid. Wait until the water boils again. When this happens, remove the cover. Minimize heat and cook for 10 minutes. Check readiness by piercing the root vegetables with a fork or sharp knife.

Step 5. If a sharp object easily penetrates the potatoes, then the vegetables are fully cooked. If not, increase the cooking time. Drain the potato broth and use the potatoes for their intended purpose. It’s very tasty if flavored with butter and sprinkled with dry garlic and dill. Bon appetit, eat with pleasure!

How to cook potatoes in the microwave in a bag

How to cook potatoes in the microwave in a bag is a question that worries busy people. A delicious recipe will easily solve a task that at first glance seems overwhelming. These potatoes will help you out if guests are already on the doorstep and there is no treat.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 4 pcs.
• Vegetable oil – 1 tbsp.
• Mixture of peppers - to taste.
• Garlic pepper - to taste.
• Ground paprika - to taste.
• Dried basil - to taste.
• Khmeli-suneli - to taste.
• Bay leaf – 1 pc.
• Salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash the potatoes with a vegetable brush and rinse thoroughly to remove dirt under the tap. Peel the washed root vegetables with a vegetable peeler. This makes it faster and more economical. Cut the potatoes into cubes.

Step 2. Season the chopped potatoes with your favorite spices. I always have different spices. But today - garlic pepper, ground paprika, dried basil, salt, suneli hops, a mixture of peppers and bay leaves.

Step 3. Drizzle in a spoonful of unscented oil. Stir the potatoes thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Step 4.Place the potatoes with spices in a plastic bag or baking sleeve. There is absolutely no difference. This will not affect the taste or time in any way.

Step 5. Tie the bag tightly. Place the potatoes in the bag into a microwave-safe bowl. Place the plate in the microwave. Set the timer to 5 minutes. Set the power to maximum.

Step 6. After the beep, open the appliance door. Carefully remove the package from the device. Cut and transfer potatoes to a bowl.

Step 7. Serve the delicious potatoes with pickles. Treat your guests. Enjoy with pleasure!

Boiled potatoes in a multicooker Redmond

Boiled potatoes in the Redmond slow cooker turn out incredibly appetizing. The cooking process is incredibly simple. Clean, fold, set the time and wait for the signal. Appetizing potatoes are served as a side dish or as an independent dish.

Cooking time – 25 min.

Cooking time - 5 minutes.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 400 gr.
• Water – 1 l.
• Greens - for serving.
• Salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Prepare the potatoes. Rinse the fruits thoroughly to remove dust and dirt. I usually use a brush to wash vegetables.

Step 2. Peel the washed root vegetables with a vegetable peeler. This makes it faster and more economical. Place the potatoes on a steaming grid.

Step 3. Pour a liter of water into the bottom of the appliance bowl. Insert the mesh into the bowl, and insert the bowl into the device. Set the timer for 20 minutes. Close the multicooker lid. Select the “Steam” program. Click "Start".

Step 4. Cook until the end of the program. The device will let you know about this with a sound signal. Carefully open the lid of the device. Check doneness with a fork.Carefully remove the mesh.

Step 5. Place the potatoes in a bowl. Add some salt. Rinse your favorite greens. Dry. Chop and sprinkle potatoes.

Step 6. Serve with your favorite pickles. Bon appetit, eat hearty and tasty!

Boiled potatoes for mashed potatoes

Boiled potatoes for mashing come out tender with an amazing creamy taste. Fragrant, aromatic potatoes will perfectly complement meat or fish. The dish, although budget-friendly, is mega tasty. Enjoy the recipe!

Cooking time – 35 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 600 gr.
• Water – 2 l.
• Milk or cream – 150 ml.
• Butter – 30 gr.
• Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp.
• Onions – 2 pcs.
• Salt – 2 tsp.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash medium-sized potatoes with a vegetable brush and rinse thoroughly under the tap. Peel the washed potatoes with a vegetable peeler. Cut the peeled root vegetables in half. Divide large specimens into 3-4 parts.

Step 2. Pour pre-prepared boiling water from a kettle into a thick-walled pan, add the cut potatoes. Place the pan with vegetables on the stove and turn on medium heat. Cover the pan with a lid. Wait until the water boils again. When this happens, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Season generously with salt. And cook for another 15-20 minutes. Check readiness by piercing the root vegetables with a fork or sharp knife. While the potatoes are cooking, chop the peeled onion as you like. Fry until transparent in vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4. Drain the potato broth into a separate bowl. It might come in handy. Send the transparent onion to the potatoes. Add butter.

Step 5.Pour in milk or cream that has been preheated until hot. Using a potato masher, puree the potatoes. If the consistency does not suit you, add potato broth little by little and bring the potatoes to the desired result.

Step 6. If you want a fluffy result, use a mixer and beat on medium speed.

Step 7. Divide the tender mashed potatoes into portions and enjoy. Bon appetit, eat with pleasure!

How to cook potatoes with stew in a saucepan

Everyone probably knows how to cook potatoes with stew in a saucepan. Each housewife has her own ideal recipe. Today I will share my favorite version of potatoes with stew. He saves me when there is no time for inventions and fantasies, but I need to feed my family.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 400 gr.
• Carrots – 1 pc.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 1 clove.
• Pork stew – 200 gr.
• Water – 1 tbsp.
• Dill greens - optional.
• Salt - to taste.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Water – 1 tbsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash the potatoes and carrots with a vegetable brush and rinse thoroughly under the tap. Peel the washed vegetables with a vegetable peeler. Rinse and dry the dill greens. Choose your favorite stew. I have stewed pork.

Step 2. Cut the peeled potatoes into cubes.

Step 3. Peel the onion and cut into half rings. Cut the peeled carrots into cubes. Finely chop the peeled garlic clove.

Step 4. Place the vegetables in a thick-walled pan and stir.

Step 5: Spread the pork stew on top. It's better that the fat gets in too. The dish will be tastier and juicier.

Step 6. Season with salt and pepper. Pour a glass of water.Place the pan on the stove and turn on medium heat. Cover the pan with a lid. Wait for the potatoes to boil. When this happens, reduce heat to low and cook for 25 minutes. Check readiness by piercing the root vegetables with a fork.

Step 7. Divide the potatoes into portions and garnish with herbs. Bon appetit, eat with pleasure!

Boiled potatoes with garlic and dill

Boiled potatoes with garlic and dill will drive everyone crazy with their amazing aroma. Fragrant potatoes go great with meat. But if you eat it just like that, you will get no less pleasure. You have definitely never tried such awesome potatoes.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 3

Ingredients:

• Young potatoes – 700 gr.
• Dill - a bunch.
• Green garlic - to taste.
• Water – 2 l.
• Vegetable oil – 5 tbsp
• Salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash small and medium-sized new potatoes with a vegetable brush and rinse thoroughly to remove dust and dirt under the tap. Transfer to a thick-walled saucepan. Salt, add water, close the pan with a lid. Wait until the water boils. When this happens, reduce the heat and cook for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2: Next, drain the water. Place the potatoes in a frying pan heated with vegetable oil and brown on all sides, carefully turning over so as not to damage them.

Step 3. Rinse the garlic feathers and let dry. Plan and sprinkle the potatoes. You can use dried garlic or cloves.

Step 4. Rinse and chop the dill sprigs. Add to potatoes. Add salt if necessary. Check readiness by piercing the root vegetables with a fork or sharp knife.

Step 5. Transfer the aromatic potatoes to a dish. Treat your loved ones. Bon appetit!

Boiled potatoes with onions

Boiled potatoes with onions are a simple and incredibly tasty meal. As a child in my grandmother’s village, this was my favorite dish. And if they also opened a jar of their favorite pickles, it was simply a holiday. How fragrant and appetizing it is, words cannot explain!

Cooking time – 40 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 2

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 500 gr.
• Dill - to taste.
• Onions – 100 gr.
• Water – 2 l.
• Vegetable oil – 35 gr.
• Salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Collect products from the list. Wash the potatoes with a vegetable brush and rinse thoroughly under the tap. Peel the potatoes with a vegetable peeler. Divide large specimens into 3-4 parts and place in a thick-walled pan. Add some salt. Pour boiling water over it, place it on the stove and turn on medium heat.

Step 2. Peel the onion and chop it as you like.

Step 3. Heat a frying pan, pour in odorless oil. Throw in the chopped onion and brown until translucent. Salt and add your favorite spices to taste.

Step 4. The potatoes will cook in about 20 minutes. Check readiness by piercing the root vegetables with a fork or a sharp knife. If a sharp object easily penetrates the potatoes, it means the root vegetables are cooked. If not, increase the cooking time.

Step 5. Place the boiled potatoes in a frying pan with the rosy onions. Stir. Warm up together for 5-7 minutes.

Step 6. Place the delicious potatoes on a plate. Rinse and chop the dill sprigs. Add to potatoes. Bon appetit, eat with pleasure!

Boiled potatoes with chanterelles

Boiled potatoes with chanterelles will amaze you with their deliciousness.Mushrooms with potatoes, in my opinion, are an amazing combination that you wouldn’t be ashamed to treat to your family and friends at a holiday celebration. Believe me, once you cook this recipe, you will never be able to deny yourself the extraordinary pleasure.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 5

Ingredients:

• Young potatoes – 1 kg.
• Chanterelles – 600 gr.
• Thyme or rosemary - to taste.
• Garlic – 4 cloves.
• Water – 2 l.
• Olive oil – 5 tbsp.
• Salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash small and medium-sized new potatoes with a vegetable brush and rinse thoroughly under the tap. Transfer to a saucepan. Season generously with salt. Fill with water. Cover the pan with a lid. Wait until the water boils. Then reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Step 2. Sort out the chanterelles from forest debris, place in a colander and rinse under the tap. Allow excess moisture to drain.

Step 3. Heat the frying pan. Pour in olive oil. Transfer mushrooms to hot oil.

Step 4. Cook, stirring constantly, until all the liquid has evaporated.

Step 5: Peel 4 cloves of garlic.

Step 6. When the mushrooms have reduced in volume and the moisture has evaporated, add the garlic cloves and sprigs of thyme or rosemary. Add some salt.

Step 7. Transfer the boiled potatoes to the mushrooms.

Step 8. Stir and brown the potatoes until they are golden brown.

Step 9: Remove the garlic cloves and sprigs of thyme or rosemary. They won't be needed anymore.

Step 10. Transfer the aromatic potatoes to a dish. Treat your loved ones. Bon appetit!

Boiled potatoes with lard

Boiled potatoes with lard are a simple and tasty dish. Cheap and cheerful, as my grandmother said, who often treated me to amazing delicacies.A hearty dish today, in the days of healthy people, would be called unhealthy. But you can see how tasty it is only by trying it.

Cooking time – 40 min.

Cooking time - 10 min.

Portions – 4

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 1 kg.
• Lard – 250 gr.
• Onions – 2 pcs.
• Water – 2 l.
• Ground black pepper - to taste.
• Salt - to taste.
• Greens - optional.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash the potatoes with a vegetable brush and wash thoroughly under the tap. Then peel with a vegetable peeler. Divide large specimens into 3-4 parts and place in a thick-walled pan. Add some salt. Pour boiling water over it, place it on the stove and turn on medium heat. Cook for 20-25 minutes.

Step 2. Peel the onion and chop it as you like. Cut frozen lard into cubes.

Step 3. Heat the frying pan. Add lard and brown over medium heat. The fat will melt and the lard will turn golden.

Step 4. Then add the chopped onion and brown until translucent. Salt and add your favorite spices to taste.

Step 5. When the potatoes are cooked, check for doneness by piercing the roots with a fork or sharp knife. Drain the potato water. Place the browned lard and onions into a saucepan. Add some salt and pepper. Stir.

Step 6. Place the delicious potatoes on a plate. Rinse your favorite greens and add to the potatoes. Bon appetit!