Potatoes can be cooked in many ways, but the process is often long to achieve satisfactory cooking. However, there is a technique to prepare them in just a few minutes!
It’s hard not to love potatoes as there are so many ways to prepare them! In au gratin, in fries, sautéed, in the oven, in water, steamed, in a shirt… So many ways to enjoy this very inexpensive food that is perfect for all occasions. The only problem with the potato is thatit takes a lot of cooking time to make it edible, and achieve the smoothness (or firmness) you love! However, we have discovered an incredible method that will allow you to obtain the perfect steamed potato in just a few minutes ! We share this simple and slightly magical recipe with you right away!
Before you start you will need: a microwave, an airtight container suitable for the microwave, or cellophane, and potatoes. To make the recipe:
- Wash the potatoes.
- Leave their skin well.
- Put them in the airtight container or in a salad bowl covered with cellophane
- Pour a little water into the container.
- Close it well.
- Set the microwave to full power.
- Cook your potatoes for 4 minutes.
- Test the cooking by sticking a knife in the potatoes
- Do not hesitate to cook again for a few more minutes if necessary, 2 minutes by 2 minutes.
A quick and easy method that will allow you to make all recipes with your microwaved potatoes. You will find them a taste and a texture close to that of steamed potatoes.
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How does this technique work?
This technique seems a bit magical at first glance, but it actually makes a lot of scientific sense! It really all starts with the way the microwave oven works. This will heat your food by reaching the water molecules contained in the food. Indeed, the waves reach the molecules which will begin to change direction nearly 2,450,000,000 times per second! This intense movement releases heat which warms our dishes. It works particularly well on potatoes because, and it is not obvious at first sight, but these are composed of nearly 80% water !