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Should you boil sweet potatoes before cutting?

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Оценка 5,0 (5) · 30 мин4 нояб. 2019 г. · 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 .


Should I cut my 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.

Is it better to boil sweet potatoes whole or cut up?

You will need enough water in the pot to cover the sweet potatoes. If you're making a mash, it's best to chop the potatoes instead of boiling them whole. It will save you time.

Can you soften sweet potatoes before cutting?

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.

Why is it better to boil sweet potatoes?

Boiling may actually retain most of the antioxidant power of sweet potatoes, compared to roasting and steaming. If we compare baking to boiling microscopically, boiling helps thin out the cell walls and gelatinize the starch, which may enhance the bioavailability of nutrients.

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