Don't Forget to Poke These little holes allow steam to escape while the potato is cooking. Forget to poke, and your potato could end up exploding in your microwave from the pent-up steam. It's both messy and a serious dinner let-down. 28 янв. 2020 г.
Do you need to pierce potatoes before microwaving?
Do not pierce or peel the potatoes before cooking. Heat on high power for 10 to 12 minutes. The microwave will heat the liquid in the potatoes, essentially steaming them from the inside out. Remove the hot potatoes using an oven mitt and place in a large mixing bowl.
What happens if you microwave a potato without poking holes?
"Yes, it's good to prick them," Smith told Food52. "It pokes holes in the skin, which allows steam to escape. Otherwise, they could explode—it doesn't happen all the time, but it happens every once in a while. The potato is full of water it's trying to turn to steam, or water vapor.
What should be done to potatoes before microwaving?
"One tip – if you want your potatoes to come out extra 'steamy' and have problems with your potatoes drying out, try wrapping the potatoes in plastic wrap before microwaving. The skin doesn't dry out and get crisp, but the inner part comes out the way it does in the oven."
Is my potato going to explode in the microwave?
Since potatoes have an outer skin, the steam builds up, creating pressure. Eventually, the built up pressure bursts the potato. Any item with a moist interior and a tough outer skin can explode in the microwave if you don't create vents by piercing the skin before you microwave it.
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