Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🥔 Potatoes (1 kg) | 🧂 Salt (10 g per liter of water) |
| 💧 Water (enough to cover the potatoes) | 👩🍳 Butter (optional, for seasoning) |
Utensils
| 🥔 Pot | ⏲️ Timer |
| 🌊 Colander | 🥄 Wooden spoon |
| 🔥 Baking tray | 🔪 Knife |
| 🍽️ Plate | 👩🍳 Peeler |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 25 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Rest time: 0 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
STEP 1: Peel and cut your potatoes into evenly sized pieces for uniform cooking.
STEP 2: Submerge the potatoes in a pot of salted cold water and bring to a boil.
STEP 3: Cook over medium heat for about 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
STEP 4: Check the cooking by piercing a potato with the tip of a knife; it should easily sink in.
STEP 5: Drain the potatoes and let them rest for a few minutes before serving or seasoning.
Mastering the cooking time of potatoes is essential to achieve a pleasant texture and a tasty flavor. Depending on the method chosen, the cooking time varies: 20 to 25 minutes in water, 15 to 30 minutes steaming, or 8 to 12 minutes in the microwave. For quick and even cooking, cutting the potatoes into <strongeven-sized pieces proves effective. New potatoes, on the other hand, prefer low heat, requiring about 15 minutes of cooking. Thus, adjusting the cooking time according to the varieties and methods ensures optimal results with each preparation.
