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Can you peel and cut white potatoes and leave them sit in water for several hours before cooking them?
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∙ 13y ago
Certainly. Put the peeled, diced potatoes in the refrigerator under water. It's the way that restaurants prepare for rush hour fresh potatoes. Be sure to use them before 8 hours to avoid bacteria contamination, and pour off the soaking water. Use fresh water to boil.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoyes you can let them sit overnight in water but cook within the next 30 hrs or so and remember if you are using them for fries to dry them before you put in the grease.
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∙ 13y agoSure. If more than a few hours, refigerating would be best.
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