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British cuisine is like... (i.redd.it)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 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?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Thanks for the clarification!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Oh, that sounds great, thanks for the tip!