Fluffy, Crumbly Boiled Red Potatoes Snack
A tender potato snack boiled with salt, then steamed dry to bring out a fluffy, powdery texture.
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Yellow-fleshed red potatoes are cooked in salted water for 20 minutes, then dried out to remove remaining moisture. Shaking the pot gently brings out a powdery, crumbly texture for a light and clean-tasting treat.
- Servings
- about 4–5 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Red potatoes7 (900 g)
- Salt1/3 tsp
- Water3 cups
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
Here are 7 red potatoes.
Peel the skins before boiling.
Boil the potatoes
Pour 3 cups of water into the pot. Pour enough water so that the potatoes are about 2/3 submerged.
Add 1/3 tsp of salt as well.
Once the water comes to a rolling boil over high heat, reduce to medium-low heat, cover with a lid, and boil for 20 minutes.
Turn them over halfway through so they cook evenly.
When the water is reduced by more than half and a skewer goes in smoothly, they are done.
How to make the potatoes fluffy and powdery
Pour off any remaining water, cover with the lid, let them rest, and let the moisture evaporate.
Hold the pot and shake it gently, and the surface will start to peel and turn powdery.
Red potatoes are soft in texture, so they may break apart if shaken hard.
It is also nutty and delicious if you leave them until a crust forms on the bottom and scrape it up.
Finish
Red potatoes turn much more powdery and crumbly than regular potatoes.
They are light and delicious eaten plain, and mashing them all into a salad looks even more appetizing because of their pretty color.
Sprinkling a little sugar and mashing them as you eat is also delicious and sweet.
Have a wonderful day today.
Ppunwife's tips
- Red potatoes are soft in texture, so they may break apart if shaken hard.
FAQ
How do you make the potatoes fluffy and powdery?
Pour off the remaining water, cover with a lid to let them steam dry and evaporate moisture, then hold the pot and shake gently to bring out a powdery coating on the surface.
Why shouldn't you shake the pot hard?
Red potatoes have a tender texture, so shaking them too vigorously can easily cause them to break apart.
What is the best way to enjoy boiled red potatoes?
You can enjoy them plain for a clean taste, mash them with a sprinkle of sugar, or mash them finely to make a vibrantly colored potato salad.
