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potato because the potato skin is just the covering therefor ur not supposed 2 eat it
this answer is incorrect the skin is not as good for you as the inside but it is edible and good for you
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoPotatoes for potato salad should be boiled whole with the skin on for a number of reasons. Just under the skin of the potato is a layer where most of the vitamins and minerals are located, by boiling with the skin on, the thin layer of skin can be slipped off saving this layer. When Russet potatoes are boiled whole the starch is retained in the flesh of the potato and the potato tends to remain in a cube shape when used in potato salad whereas potatoes cubed and boiled leach the starch out and tend to be mushier and loose there shape somewhat. Potatoes boiled whole skin on, will not absorb water while cubed and boiled will. Potatoes boiled whole, skinned, cubed and dressed while still warm to hot will better absorb the flavors from the other ingredients. Potatoes cubed and boiled tend to absorb water and become watery thus unable to absorb the flavors from the other ingredients. Some will say that there is not much difference between the two methods, but it can be the difference between potato salad, and really good potato salad. Boiling with the skin on takes more time and diligence to cook the potatoes to the point where they are not under-cooked yet not over cooked and are for cooks that take pride in what they produce. Perfectly cooked potatoes are done when a knife will easily slide through the potato without much resistance. Cubing and boiling potatoes are for cooks that are lazy and don't care to make the very best they can.
Cold boiled potatoes should never be used for potato salad as they will not absorb any of the flavors from the other ingredients.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it has vitamins and minerals that are good for your body.
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Cooking time boil potatoes skin on?
I boil an whole medium potato with peeling on for a project and it took 2 hours and 28 minutes to cook all the way through.
Is a potato's potato's potatoes potato the same thing as a potato potatoes potatoes' potato?
Potato is the singular noun. Potatoes is the plural where we add "-es" to form the plural. Most plurals only require an s but some words ending in vowels require the "-es". Potato's is a singular possessive -- for example, "The potato's red skin looked appetizing." It refers to 1 single potato having red skin. Potatoes' is the plural possessive. "The potatoes' red skin looked appetizing." It refers to more than one potato having red skin.
Can you boil sweet potatoes?
No, use a knife or vegetable peeler to remove the skin. You should then cut the potato(es) into uniform pieces (usually about an inch) so that they cook evenly. Drain when they're fork tender. Sweet potatoes takes longer to cook than regular potatoes. You can also par-boil them before baking them as "candied yams", or just bake them in their skins for a tasty baked treat.
What is a waxy potato?
White potatoes will be considered waxy. These are the one at the grocery store that are usually medium sized and very light colored and very thin skinned. Yukon Gold potatoes are a popular "waxy" potato.
why do i need to remove the skin of a potato for osmosis?
to make chips or mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes.
What is tricolor Potato salad recipe?
Using three different varieties of potatoes and of differing colors. For instance purple, a red and a gold. Leave the skin on, it's more nutritious and adds color to the finished product.
Does potatoes have fiber?
fiber in potatoes is mostly in their skin, a single baked potato will provide with over 3 grams of fiber.
Do potatoes cook faster boiling?
Yes because the temperature it hotter in the stove than in water. It takes longer for water to boil then a potatoe to cook. And baked taste better. (2) I have a different view. Baked potatoes are usually cooked whole or in large chunks and in order to be baked they must be cooked in the oven - it takes time and energy to bring an oven up to the right temperature and you have to heat the whole volume of the oven to do so - that is not cost effective. It takes less time to bring a pot of water to the boil to boil potatoes especially if you start with hot water from the tap - you only need to raise the temperature a few degrees. And you are only heating the volume that will actually be used for cooking, not the whole oven. Furthermore, potatoes, especially if they are going to be mashed or used for potato salad, can be cut into small pieces beforehand, this further reduces the boiling time. As a rough rule of thumb I would say that a potato that took 45 minutes to bake whole would only take about 10 minutes to boil if peeled and cut into quarters first.
Do you boil the potatoes for mashed potatoes with or without the skins?
Red potatoes with skin, anything else without. Actually, you can boil any potato with the skin on for mashed potatoes. Most of the vitamins and minerals are located just under the skin. If you peel the potato, there goes the good stuff. If you don't care for the skins either half peel the pots for less skins or use a ricer and the peels will remain in the ricer. It will be awfully fiddly taking the peel off afterwards, especially if you havent a ricer, if you want to keep the skins on for cooking, why not bake first, then cool a little and then take off the skins. Personally, I have always taken off the peel, and mashed, you do not really lose much , and if mashed with olive oil, until smooth, absolutely smashing.
Are cooked peeled potatoes safe to eat?
Im assuming you are talking about the potato skin...and the answer is yes
Is it healthy to eat potato skin?
Yes. The skins of potatoes hold many of the nutrients the potato absorbed from the soil while growing in the ground.
HOW TO MAKE potato salad?
Boil potatoes and cut them into cube squares about 3 cups worth, once you have them cut, add 1 cup of mayonaise and 3 tablespoons mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then you can mess around with additional ingrediants, bacon, onion, chive, roasted red pepper, olives, and whatever else you may want.
