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British cuisine is like... (i.redd.it)
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[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

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

[–] pjwestin@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] lemonmelon@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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?

[–] lemonmelon@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Thanks for the clarification!

[–] pjwestin@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Oh, that sounds great, thanks for the tip!

[–] FlorianSimon@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

A light brush of fats makes the outer layer crispy when cooked under high heat!

[–] FlorianSimon@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

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 🤣