How to peel potatoes with a regular kitchen knife

Video: How to Peel Using a Kitchen Knife

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Steps
Method 1 of 3: Peeling potatoes
Method 2 of 3: Peeling raw potatoes
Method 3 of 3: Peel the Hot Potatoes
Tips
Warnings
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Chefs have invented many tools, including peelers of all shapes and sizes, for peeling potatoes. However, you don't need any special tools if you already have a decent kitchen knife.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Peeling potatoes

Potatoes grow underground, so their skins accumulate a lot of dirt. For best results, use a nylon brush or sponge to scrub the skins of the potatoes.

1 Place the potatoes on a cutting board next to your sink. Place a colander on the other side of the sink. If you don't have a colander, then place folded paper or kitchen towels across from a cutting board. They will soak up the water that collects after washing the potatoes.
2 Rinse each potato under cold running water while scrubbing dirt and debris off with a sponge or nylon brush.
3 Place clean potatoes in a colander or paper / kitchen towels.
4 Continue rinsing and peeling until all potatoes are clean.

Method 2 of 3: Peeling raw potatoes

Peel raw potatoes immediately before use to prevent the white flesh from turning brown.

1 Place the potatoes on a cutting board. Make sure the length of the potatoes is parallel to the edge of the countertop.
2 Cut off one end of the potato. The slice should not be thicker than 6 mm and should be cut at a 90 degree angle. This way, it will allow the potatoes to stand upright on the cutting board without requiring any stabilization.
3 Place the potatoes upright with the cut end down. Hold the round top of the potato with your non-dominant hand.
4 Peel one side of the potatoes with a sharp knife. Start at the top of the potato and peel until you reach the bottom of the potato. Try not to peel off too much of the white flesh of the potato while peeling.
5 Turn the potato over and peel the other side. Continue brushing until all brown skin has been removed.
6 Remove any sprouts or "eyes" that have formed on the potato with the tip of a knife. Repeat the process until all the potatoes are peeled. Then cook the potatoes according to your recipe.

Method 3 of 3: Peel the Hot Potatoes

Some cooks prefer to peel potatoes while they are hot. Boil the potatoes in water or steam with the skin, then use a peeling knife to remove the skin. This method is not recommended for fried potatoes, because during frying, the potatoes lose a lot of water and as a result, the skin becomes more difficult to separate from the flesh. Below is a way to peel potatoes after boiling.

1 Bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove. The saucepan should be wide enough to hold the potatoes, and you should add enough water to cover them completely.
2 You can add a good pinch of salt to the boiling water if you like. This will add flavor to the potato if you don't like its simple flavor.
3 Place the potatoes in boiling water. You can use tongs for this, if you don't have tongs you can gently push it in with one hand; make sure the potatoes are as close to the water as possible, or even partially submerged, to avoid scalding themselves with the hot water.
4 Cook the potatoes until tender. To check if it's ready, prick one with a fork. If the fork sticks easily into the flesh, then the potatoes are ready.
5 Remove the potatoes from the stove and place on a cutting board. You can drain or pour the water and potatoes directly into a clean sink to dry.
6 Pierce the potatoes with a two-pronged fork. Hold the fork with your non-dominant hand.The fork should go directly into the middle of the potatoes so you don't have to touch the hot potatoes with your fingers.
7 Grasp the handle of the knife with your dominant hand and place the blade against the bottom of the potato.
8 Pull the knife towards the top of the potato. The skin should slide off easily when you move the knife. Be careful not to cut off too much of the white flesh. Hold the potatoes with tongs to avoid touching them if they are too hot after peeling.
9 Repeat the process until all the potatoes are peeled. Then cook the potatoes according to your recipe.

Tips

If you want to bake a potato but don't have time to wait for a whole potato to bake, then cut it in half lengthwise. Rub the white flesh with olive oil and place the potatoes on a well-oiled baking sheet, cut side down. Bake the potatoes at 190 ° C for 25 to 35 minutes.
Eating peeled potatoes is healthy because it contains an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. If possible, try cooking potatoes, especially red ones, with their skins intact.
If you peel room temperature potatoes for more than a few minutes before using them, place the potatoes in a bowl of cold water to prevent them from turning brown.
Instead of grabbing the cooked potatoes with a fork while peeling, you can place the potatoes on a clean kitchen towel and hold them across the towel.

Warnings

If there are any green spots on the skin of your potatoes, be sure to remove them before consuming the potatoes. Green skin contains solanine, a natural toxin that forms when potatoes are exposed to direct sunlight.