Medium White and Russet potatoes are heavier than a medium Red or Fingerling, which brings the average weight down. You may need only two Russet potatoes to reach a pound, while you may need three or four Yukon Gold, and eight or ten fingerlings.
The exact number of potatoes per pound relies heavily on the variety you select. It normally takes three to four medium Reds and six to nine small Red potatoes to equal a pound. Again, the number of potatoes necessary to weigh five pounds could be as few as five large Russets, 15 Reds, or as many as 30 Fingerlings. Most supermarket potatoes fall into a more average size since farmers sell off larger potatoes to make french fries.
Have to cook for a crowd but are unsure how many potatoes to buy? A good rule of thumb is that a five-pound bag of potatoes should serve ten people. Two pounds of Idaho or White potatoes can count out to only three to five. A two-pound pile of a Red variety can include around six or seven potatoes. You can either boil the peeled potatoes in water sliced or whole. Cutting potatoes into chunks will make it cook faster, and making the pieces uniform will help everything to be tender at the same time.
Boil the potatoes in salted water, and simmer for about 15 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes, then mash using a potato masher until no lumps are remaining. Add melted butter, salt, and pepper.
Mix and continue mashing until the mixture is soft and creamy. Add milk if a creamy mashed potato is preferred. You can also explore using herbs and spices like garlic and thyme to make a more flavorful mashed potato. The best potato variety to use in mashed potatoes is the russet or Yukon Gold potatoes since they are starchy and easy to mash once cooked.
There are several ways to grate potatoes, depending on what equipment is available in your house. One of the most common ways is by using a box grater. To grate potatoes, first, wash the potatoes, then peel off their skin. Once peeled, wash potatoes again to remove any remaining dirt. Dry using a kitchen towel or any clean cloth. Press the potatoes against the box grater and slide it up and down over the sharp holes. Use a clean plate to catch the potato shreds. Another way to grate or shred potatoes is by using a food processor.
It is the easiest and most efficient way of grating potatoes. Simply wash the potatoes and peel off the skin using a vegetable peeler. Wash the potatoes again to remove the remaining dirt, then dry them. Cut the potatoes in half and put them in the food processor. Once potatoes are shredded, remove them from the food processor and use accordingly.
You can skip peeling the potatoes if you prefer. Potato skins have many nutritional benefits, but retaining them would make a tougher texture, and its skin would be visible, making the color of your shredded potatoes uneven. Potato wedges are another common way to slice potatoes. To wedge potatoes, wash the potatoes to remove dirt using your hands or a vegetable brush. Cut the potato in half, then cut into quarters to form a wedge.
Cut to desired thickness. Yes, you can also make your potato into juice. If you ever wonder what it tastes like, it has a mild flavor and a starchy consistency. Another way to enjoy it is by mixing it with other fruits or vegetables like bananas or carrots.
To make it, prepare the potatoes by cleaning them thoroughly in running water. Peel its skin and wash again. Dry using a kitchen towel or any cloth. You can juice the potatoes by using an electric juicer.
Simply slice the washed and peeled potatoes then put them in the juicer. To use a blender, first cut the prepped potatoes into cubes and put them in the blender. Add just enough water to submerge the potatoes. Turn on the blender, and mix until it is liquid-like. Then, put a bowl under a strainer and pour the mixture through it to remove any excess pulp.
Use a spoon to help squeeze out the juice. For a longer shelf life, select potatoes that are firm, smooth, well-shaped and free from sprouts. Potatoes are a good pantry storage item; storing them near onions will decrease their longevity. From the time you peel the potato until it is used in the dish, store peeled potatoes in water to prevent them from turning a dark color.
Store potatoes in a brown paper bag in a cool, dry location away from light; they will hold their freshness for 2 to 3 weeks. Do not freeze raw potatoes as they become watery; thawed frozen cooked potatoes aren't that great. There are many varieties of potato with different intended uses. One of the biggest hassles when cooking and working in the kitchen is when a recipe calls for "the juice of 1 lime" or a similar measurement.
Often times when cooking people use bottled juices, pre-sliced vegetables and other convenient cooking time savers. Produce Converter will help you convert the "juice of 1 lime" and other similar recipe instructions into tablespoons, cups and other concrete measurements. Produce Converter can also be used to figure out how many vegetables to buy when you need, for instance, "A cup of diced onion.
We hope you enjoy Produce Converter and if you have any suggestions for how we can improve it and make your cooking easier please let us know. Produce Converter. What Is a Potato The potato belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae, along with bell peppers, tomatoes and eggplants.
From a dietary perspective, potatoes are viewed more as a starch than as a vegetable. Potatoes are considered one of the world's main food crops.
Is Potato a Fruit or Vegetable? What Are the Types of Potatoes? The look and taste of potatoes vary depending on its type and how it is cooked. Most potatoes like russet, red, and white potatoes have a mild, earthy, and subtly sweet flavor.
Potatoes, being one of the world's main food crops, have a lot of uses. Specific uses of potatoes depending on their type are as follows: Starchy type of potatoes are best used for baked and fried potatoes like mashed, hash brown, pancakes, and potato chips. As its name suggests, all-purpose potatoes can substitute for any potato recipes. What are Good Substitutes for Potatoes? If you are making hash browns, you can use zucchini or sweet potatoes instead.
Does Potato Give You Gas? How to Store Potato Potatoes should be kept in a cool, dry, and dark place. For longer storage, vacuum packaging and freezing potatoes is an option. How to Store Cut Fresh Potatoes Raw potatoes will discolor once peeled and sliced due to air exposure. How to Store Potatoes in the Refrigerator Only store potatoes in the refrigerator once peeled and submerged in water.
For cooked potatoes, store them in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days only. Can You Freeze Potatoes and if so How? I am trying to convert pounds to cups. If I have 2 lbs of potatoes, how many cups is that? By Catherione Advertisement. So 2 pounds of spuds would be 4 cups.
Use that as a starting point. I would think most potato recipes would be somewhat forgiving, not like baking cakes, etc. Two cups in a pint, So 2 pounds of potatoes is approximately 4 cups. Buy a kitchen scale. I bought a cheap one years ago and it's the best way to figure this out. You can't convert pounds to cups, you can only estimate.
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