Can potatoes be poached

Answer 1

Yes, you can poach potatoes. Here is a sample recipe:

6 good sized new potatoes (well scrubbed)

4 tbsp. butter

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 c. white wine

Scrub your potatoes good and chop. Melt the butter at medium heat. Use a heavy skillet that has a good fitting lid. Fry the potatoes until they're just about done, put the garlic in with the potatoes, turn the heat up to high for a minute or so, and pour the wine over the potatoes. Immediately cover the skillet with the lid and reduce the heat to medium.

Poach for at least 5-7 minutes. Stir if necessary after steam has subsided to keep from burning. Garnish with chopped parsley. You can also sprinkle Cheddar cheese or Parmesan on these to change the character of the dish. (They are excellent with poached eggs.

Answer 2

Yes.

Potatoes can be frozen, but some might not find it worth the effort. Best results come from freezing cooked potatoes. See Related Link.

Answer 3

Yes, they've been known to kill people who have eaten them. When you eat a potato, you try to kill it, but the proteins in it stay alive, and can poison whoever ate them.

Answer 4

Yes, potatoes can be canned whole (if they are small), cut into bit size pieces or sliced.

Answer 5

Yes, mashed potatoes are very popular. They're best if you add a little milk and some salt and pepper before you MASH them up.