You do not need to peel sweet potatoes before boiling. If leaving the peel on, you will need to pierce the skin of the potato with a fork a few times. Also, boiling a sweet potato with the peel will require slightly more time for it to cook through. 4 нояб. 2019 г.
Should I peel sweet potatoes before boiling?
You can either peel or leave the skin on: just make sure to cut off any black spots. Place the sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with 1 inch of lukewarm water; add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, around 7 to 12 minutes. Then drain.
Can you peel sweet potatoes after boiling?
Preparing Sweet Potatoes Scrub sweet potatoes well before cooking. Whenever possible, cook them in their skins as they are easier to peel after cooking and retain more nutrients. They may be baked or boiled whole and then peeled and sliced or cubed.
How long do you boil sweet potatoes to peel?
To boil sweet potatoes, first peel the potatoes using a vegetable peeler or pairing knife. Then, cut the potatoes into bite sized cubes. Next, bring a pot of water to boil and add the sweet potatoes to it. Cover the pan and let the sweet potatoes cook for 10-30 minutes.
What is the easiest way to peel sweet potatoes?
With a fork, poke holes in the raw sweet potatoes, and then bake them at 425 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until very tender. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel the skin off. The skin will magically slide right off.
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