**Boiled Potatoes: A Culinary Canvas for Versatile Delights**
Boiled potatoes, a culinary staple across cultures, are celebrated for their comforting simplicity and endless versatility. From humble beginnings as a hearty side dish to starring roles in elaborate feasts, boiled potatoes offer a blank canvas for a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer them plain and buttery, tossed in herbs and spices, or transformed into creamy mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes are a culinary chameleon, adapting effortlessly to suit any palate or occasion.
This comprehensive guide delves into the art of boiling potatoes, providing step-by-step instructions for achieving perfect results every time. Discover the secrets to selecting the ideal potatoes, mastering the boiling process, and unleashing their full potential through a variety of delectable recipes. From classic boiled potatoes with parsley and butter to tantalizing variations like garlic-herb potatoes, cheesy ranch potatoes, and even a zesty potato salad, this collection caters to every taste and preference.
Boiled potatoes are not only a culinary delight but also a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber, they offer a guilt-free indulgence that nourishes the body and soul. With their versatility, affordability, and health benefits, boiled potatoes are a culinary treasure waiting to be explored. Embark on this culinary journey and unlock the boundless possibilities that lie within this humble ingredient.
BASIC BOILED POTATOES
Cook a big pot of red potatoes, and you'll not only have a fuss-free side dish, but a head start on other meals. Add butter and parsley to the portion of boiled potatoes you're serving immediately, then refrigerate the rest.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings plus 16 leftover potatoes.
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven or stockpot and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook for 15-30 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Serve eight potatoes with butter and parsley if desired. Refrigerate remaining potatoes.
Nutrition Facts :
SPICY BOILED CRABS, SHRIMP, POTATOES, CORN, AND GARLIC
Steps:
- In a 7- to 8-gallon kettle bring 5 gallons water to a boil.
- While water is coming to a boil, in a deep sink rinse crabs in 2 or 3 changes of water. (Do not fill sink too full or crabs may crawl out.)
- Add Zatarain's crab boil or 5 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, cayenne, salt, lemons, and onions to boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Add potatoes and garlic and boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes and garlic with a large sieve to a large platter and keep warm, covered with foil. Add corn to boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer corn with tongs to platter and keep warm, covered with foil.
- Return water to a boil. Transfer about 6 crabs carefully with long tongs to sieve, holding them down in sieve with tongs, and turn crabs out into boiling water. Add remaining crabs in same manner. Return water to a boil and cook crabs until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. (To determine doneness, remove a claw and crack it with the handle of a dinner knife. Use Knife to extract meat from claw.) Transfer crabs with sieve to another large platter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning.
- Return water to boil and cook shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp with sieve to large platter with crabs and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon Old Bay seasoning.
- Serve crabs, shrimp, and vegetables with horseradish cocktail sauce and French bread.
BOILED POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS
This simple side dish is just what you need when serving a rich main course.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place baby red potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; add coarse salt, and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; slice in half.
- Add green beans to boiling water; cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain; transfer vegetables to a medium bowl. Add butter; season with salt and ground pepper. Toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g
LENGENBERG'S BOILED POTATOES
This is the perfect simple side dish for a couple of German bratwursts or schnitzel.
Provided by Uli Lengenberg
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Sprinkle on parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 56.9 mg
BOILED RED-SKINNED POTATOES WITH PARSLEY
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, peel some of the skin, leaving a band for color.
- Place the potatoes in a saucepan, and cover them with water. Add salt, the parsley sprigs and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the potatoes, discarding the parsley sprigs and bay leaf. Add the butter, chopped parsley, cumin, salt and pepper to the potatoes in the same saucepan. Stir gently to coat the potatoes, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 742, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 151 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 2024 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BOILED NEW POTATOES WITH GARLIC LEMON DRESSING
Categories Blender Garlic Potato Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lemon Parsley Boil Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel a wide strip from around the middle of each potato. In a kettle combine potatoes and garlic with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches and boil until potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain mixture. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and transfer garlic to a blender. Add to blender lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste and purée dressing. In the bowl toss potatoes with dressing and parsley. Potatoes may be prepared 4 hours ahead and kept covered.
- Serve potatoes warm or at room temperature.
SALAD OF BOILED POTATOES, AVOCADO AND CRESS
I had to do this salad, even though cress must be one of the tackiest things in the world. For some reason I'm absolutely addicted to it and love it to bits. This is my favorite combination.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the new potatoes in salted boiling water until very tender, then drain. Slice the avocado in half and remove the stone. Peel and slice it lengthways into thick slices or chunks (however you really like) and place in a bowl. Slice any large potatoes in half--this will expose their flesh to the olive oil and lemon juice. If they are small, leave them whole. Add to the bowl. Throw the cress in, then add a couple of good lugs (tablespoons) of olive oil and lemon juice, to taste. Season and toss. Serve on a big plate, scattered with any remaining cress. This is brilliant with chicken, fish or as a salad on its own, especially in the summer.;
SPARERIBS WITH SAUERKRAUT & BOILED POTATOES
Steps:
- Method to come
BOILED POTATOES
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Salt the water generously. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and put the potatoes in a serving bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley. Toss and serve.
BOILED MUSTARD POTATOES
This is a side dish that my husband's family in the south has been eating with corned beef and cabbage for years. It's a great addition to this traditional meal. The potatoes act like a sponge, taking in the mustard flavor. YUM!
Provided by AbsintheMinded0
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk the water, yellow mustard, and salt together in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir in the potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain liquid, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 446.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BOILED EGGS AND POTATOES IN BECHAMEL SAUCE
This recipe was transmitted from mother to daughter in my family and is traditionally served on Fridays for the religious "no-meat" day. It is sure to please everybody in the family !
Provided by Nono2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes in their jacket for about 20 to 30 minutes until cooked.
- Drain the potatoes and leave them to cool a little before peeling them and slicing them To prepare the Bechamel, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Pour the flour over the melted butter and mix well to form a soft dough.
- Maintaining a low heat, add progressively the milk to the dough, mixing well until all the milk is absorbed and continue pouring the milk until obtaining a sauce that is not not too thick (it should only be thick enough to coat the eggs and potatoes).
- Season the bechamel with salt and nutmeg.
- Slice the boiled eggs and add them to the bechamel.
- Add the sliced potatoes to the bechamel sauce, mixing delicately so not to mash them.
- Serve at once.
EASY AND SAVORY BOILED POTATOES
This can't get any easier, and is a nice side dish, but be forewarned that the potatoes will be tender but a little dry. I like as is, but some do pour olive oil over the potatoes.
Provided by CiaoBella
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cube into large chunks.
- Pour chicken broth over potatoes. If not completely covered, then add water until all potatoes are submerged.
- Boil on medium heat until tender, about 30-40 minutes.
- If you need to speed up the process, can boil covered for the last 10 minutes.
- Drain.
- Return potatoes to pot with flame off and let sit for a minute or two so any remaining water on potatoes can evaporate.
- Can enjoy as is, or pour olive oil over potatoes to make more moist.
- Enjoy!
CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP WITH BOILED POTATOES AND CORN ON THE COB RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: jumbo shrimp, baby potatoes, corns, unsalted butter, garlic, fresh cilantro, Tonnes cilantro-lime seasoning, pink himalayan salt, fresh ground black pepper, lime juice, creole seasoning
Provided by Katina Lacy
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Then, add corn and boil for another 10-15 minutes until potatoes and corn are tender. Check by piercing with a fork.
- After putting potatoes in to boil, season shrimp with salt, pepper, and cilantro-lime seasoning.
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet and add garlic. Sauté for 1 minute then add shrimp. Cook on both sides until pink, about 5 minutes..
- Then add remaining butter, fresh-diced cilantro, and lime juice to create cilantro-lime sauce. Stir shrimp in sauce to coat.
- Plate shrimp, spoon some sauce over the top and sprinkle with diced cilantro. Plate potatoes and corn (with butter and salt, if desired).
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1283 calories, Carbohydrate 203 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 19 grams
BOILED POTATOES WITH CHIVES
Simple but very good. Substitute new potatoes for the red if you prefer.
Provided by TerryWilson
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place butter in a serving bowl.
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water by 1 inch; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool until potatoes can be handled; cut potatoes in half.
- Place potatoes into serving bowl with butter, season with salt and black pepper, and toss with chives until potatoes are coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 14.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
BOILED POTATOES WITH BUTTER AND MINT
The chef April Bloomfield cooks from a place of profound hunger for good food: specifically, Birmingham in the Midlands of England, where she grew up in the 1970s and 1980s just as English food reached a low point. The childhood food she remembers most fondly: the hot buttered potatoes served in her school cafeteria. Her homage to that dish is this basic but stunningly good recipe for freshly boiled potatoes thickly glazed in butter and brightened with lemon, garlic, cracked black pepper and what she calls a "five-fingered pinch" of fresh mint leaves, "as much as you can grab with just the tips of all five fingers."
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium pot, combine potatoes and salt. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by a generous 1/2 inch and set the pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a vigorous simmer. Cook potatoes just until tender and creamy inside, 10 to 25 minutes depending on size.
- Reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid, gently drain the potatoes and return them to the stove. Add butter, garlic and reserved cooking liquid to the pot and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, swirling the pan and basting as needed so that the liquid coats the potatoes until they are well glazed, about 5 minutes.
- Tear the mint leaves into small pieces, stir them very gently into the potatoes, and take the pot off the heat. Squeeze on just enough lemon to add brightness, not sourness; taste as you go. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 193, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 316 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, choose potatoes that are of similar size. - If you're boiling whole potatoes, pierce them with a fork or knife to prevent them from bursting. - For faster cooking, cut potatoes into smaller pieces before boiling. - To preserve nutrients, add the potatoes to boiling water. - Cook the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. - Drain the potatoes immediately after cooking to prevent them from becoming waterlogged. - Serve the potatoes hot with your favorite toppings, such as butter, salt, pepper, gravy, sour cream, or cheese.Conclusion:
Boiling potatoes is a simple and versatile cooking method that can be used to prepare a variety of dishes. With just a few basic tips, you can boil potatoes perfectly every time. Whether you're making mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or potato salad, start with perfectly boiled potatoes for the best results. Experiment with different seasonings and toppings to find your favorite way to enjoy boiled potatoes.
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