• pjwestin@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      Even then, those look like boiled potatoes served plain. Toss some herbs on there and roast them for a bit. It’s not hard.

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        3 months ago

        It’s not hard and it’s not necessary. There are different ways to enjoy a potato.

      • queermunist she/her@lemmy.ml
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        3 months ago

        Naked potatoes mixed in with a hearty sauce are fine.

        Though imo they should be brushed with oil and salt, then roasted (or airfried!) because boiled potatoes are boring lol

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          3 months ago

          Yeah, I’m of the opinion that you should only boil a potato if you intend to mash it. Otherwise, what are you even doing? There are faster and tastier ways to prepare it.

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            You should boil them a bit in an alkaline water before roasting as well. It breaks down the surface into a starchy mess that crisps up wonderfully while they roast.

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              Alkaline water? Do you mean salt water or water with vinegar? I don’t know enough about Ph to know which one makes alkaline water… I think vinegar is an acid, but is salt a base?

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                Neither, I’m referring to adding a small amount of baking soda to the water. You’re correct about vinegar being acidic. Table salt is neutral. Sodium bicarbonate is basic and increases the alkalinity of the water.

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          Not everything has to be soaked in fat. Plain potatoes in a sauce, like in Japanese curry for instance, are pretty good.

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              I understand, but I don’t want crisp in my curry potatoes 😋

              I wonder which version is correct in japanese/Indian curry recipes? Not that it makes any preferrence wrong, tastes are personal.

              But I could’ve sworn one way is the traditional way and one isn’t… Oh well 🤣

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      Tbh, as a British person, I think the same thing every time is see this meme. Although, I might make it worse

      I’d have it with mash potatoes. Then, its like pie and mash, just without the pastry.