Tourned Steamed Potatoes Food

TOURNED STEAMED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 cup water and some salt into a saucepan with a steamer basket inside and bring to a boil.
• Using a paring knife, peel the potatoes, turning as you peel off the skin, into a football shape.
• Add potatoes to the basket and steam until potatoes are knife-tender and the water has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and add 1 tablespoon butter, chopped herbs, and white pepper. Toss to coat. Serve warm.

STEAMED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket or colander in a large pot. Add water until it reaches 1 inch below the bottom of the basket. Put the sweet potatoes in the steamer basket and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium and allow the potatoes to steam until you can insert a paring knife without resistance, about 30 minutes. Using tongs, remove the potatoes from the steamer basket and let rest for 5 minutes. Split potatoes in half lengthwise, and serve as is or with preferred toppings if using.

YUKON GOLD POTATOES: JACQUES PEPIN STYLE

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a deep skillet and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cover potatoes halfway with chicken stock, about 3 cups, add the butter and cover skillet with a lid. Cook the potatoes in the stock until almost tender, about 5 to 8 minutes, depending upon the size of the potatoes. Remove the lid and allow the stock to evaporate, about another 5 minutes. Once the stock has evaporated pop each potato using a ladle or large spoon, creating a small crack in each, but do not smash. Allow the potatoes to brown on each side, another 5 minutes, and re-season with salt and pepper, if necessary or desired. Remove the browned potatoes from the skillet and place onto a serving platter, garnished with the parsley.

STEAMED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes.
• Chop onion.
• Heat shortening in skillet.
• Add potatoes and onion.
• Fry until almost crisp.
• Add water.
• Cover skillet.
• Stir frequently.
• Steam until most of liquid is gone.

STEAMED BUTTERY HERBED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Steam the potatoes, covered, over boiling water until cooked, testing with a bamboo skewer to avoid splitting them, for about 15 minutes.
• Mix butter, herbs and salt and toss potatoes in the mixture until coated.
• Serve hot.