If you want to soften them slightly to make them easier to cut, poke several holes in the skin with a fork then microwave for 1 to 2 minutes to soften. Be sure to use an oven mitt to remove the potato from the microwave; it will be really hot! 16 февр. 2022 г.
How do you make sweet potatoes soft enough to cut?
Simply microwave the potato, depending on the size, for 1-2 minutes. Just enough to take some of the hardness out of the sweet potato... it makes cutting them much, much easier.
How long should I boil sweet potatoes to soften them for cutting?
Smaller ones will be done faster, larger potatoes may take a bit longer. Boil sweet potatoes that are cut into 1-inch cubes for 12-15 minutes. Boil those cut into 2-inch cubes for 20-25 minutes.
How do you soften up sweet potatoes?
1Wash sweet potato thoroughly, pat dry, and pierce 3-4 times with a fork. Place potato on microwave-safe plate and microwave 5 minutes, turning halfway through.2If your potato isn't fork tender after 5 minutes, continue microwaving in 30 second increments.
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