If you're going to be using a masher and you prefer to not have skins in your mash, you will have to peel the potatoes yourself. But after they're boiled the skins slip off easily. 28 июн. 2021 г.
Is it easier to peel potatoes before or after boiling?
Some people may prefer to peel the potatoes before boiling, but we would recommend you leave the skins on. This ensures that the nutrients and flavours are not lost during cooking and you get all those lovely vitamins too.
Can potatoes be peeled after boiling?
Boiling potatoes is a very simple process, all you need are the spuds and salted water! Yukon gold, red, or russet potatoes can be boiled either cubed or whole. You can also peel them or leave the skins on – it's totally your choice!
What's the easiest way to peel potatoes?
Transfer the potatoes to a giant pot of cold water (cover the potatoes by at least an inch of water). Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender, then drain them. Once they're cool enough to touch, peel the potato skin from each side of the punctured line you created. And voilà — the skin will slide off effortlessly!
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