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Buy 2 catties of small potatoes to teach you to make butter-flavored home-cooked dishes, strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish deficiency and satisfy cravings
Butter potatoes, a simple but magical dish, dates back to the Middle Ages in Europe. At that time, potatoes were not yet a regular on the table, but were seen as a novelty plant. However, over time, potatoes have gradually become popular in Europe and around the world due to their rich nutritional value and ease of cultivation.
The flavor characteristic of butter small potatoes lies in its simplicity and purity. The richness of the butter combined with the delicate taste of the potatoes creates an irresistible delicacy. Historically, many celebrities have also praised this dish. For example, France chef Auguste · Escofier once praised buttered potatoes as "the closest to nature".
Butter baby potatoes are not just a delicious dish, their flavor and health attributes should not be overlooked. Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a low-fat, high-nutrient food. And the butter adds a rich taste and aroma to the dish, while also providing a certain amount of energy.
Introducing ingredients
Main ingredient: Potato, known as the "underground apple", is believed to have the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, invigorating qi and replenishing deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine. Butter, rich in fats and fat-soluble vitamins, provides energy and stimulates appetite.
Cooking preparation
- Main ingredients: 1000 grams of fresh small potatoes
- Excipients: 100 grams of unsalted butter
- Seasoning: 5g salt, 1g ground black pepper
- Nutritional information: Potatoes contain minerals such as vitamin C, B vitamins and potassium, while butter provides rich fat.
Cooking in detail
- Wash the potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt from the surface.
- Cut the potatoes: Cut the washed potatoes into uniform pieces, about 2-3 cm in size.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees for about 10 minutes.
- Melt the butter: Heat the butter in the microwave until completely melted.
- Seasoned potatoes: Place the chopped potato cubes in a large bowl, add the melted butter, salt, and black pepper and stir well, making sure each potato is buttered.
- Roasted potatoes: Spread the seasoned potato cubes flat on a baking sheet, place in a preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are tender and golden on the surface.
- Check for doneness: Poke the potatoes lightly with a fork to check if they are ripe, and if they are not ripe, continue to roast.
Cooking tips
- Choose potatoes: Choose fresh, undamaged potatoes to ensure taste and flavor.
- Cut evenly: Make sure the potato wedges are a consistent size so that they are evenly cooked when baked.
- Season well: When seasoning, make sure each potato is evenly coated in butter and spices.
- Observe the color of the roast: During the roasting process, pay attention to the color change of the potatoes to avoid burning.
Buying tips
When choosing potatoes, you should choose potatoes with smooth skin, no obvious depressions or damage, and the color should be uniform, and avoid choosing potatoes that have sprouted or turned green.
Cooking principle
The cooking principle of butter baby potatoes is mainly to bake them at high temperatures, so that the starch inside the potatoes is gelatinized to form a soft taste, and at the same time, the butter melts at high temperatures to form a charred skin.
Cooking quiz
- Q: What should I do if the water comes out of the potato baking process? A: Before baking, you can gently pat the surface of the potatoes with a kitchen paper towel to reduce moisture.
- Q: What should I do if the butter is not completely melted? A: You can extend the microwave heating time slightly, or heat it on the stove over low heat until the butter is completely melted.
- Q: What should I do if the potatoes are not soft enough after baking? A: You can cover it with aluminum foil and bake it for a longer time until the potatoes are tender.
- Q: What should I do if the potatoes are burned? A: The next time you bake, you can lower the oven temperature, or cover the potatoes with aluminum foil to avoid direct contact with the heat source.
Related dishes
- Mashed potatoes:
Introduction: Mashed potatoes are a classic Western dish with a delicate taste that goes well with a variety of meats.
Ingredients: potatoes, milk, butter, salt, ground black pepper.
Steps:
- Potatoes are washed, cooked and peeled.
- Add milk, butter, salt and black pepper and stir to combine.
- Puree with a mashed potato maker or fork.
- Adjust the taste until you reach the desired fineness.
- Serve on a plate and garnish with some herbs.
- Hash browns:
Introduction: Hash browns are a simple and easy-to-make snack that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it a snack for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Ingredients: potatoes, flour, eggs, salt, ground black pepper.
Steps:
- Wash the potatoes, cook them and mash them into a puree.
- Add the flour, eggs, salt and black pepper and stir to combine.
- Form the mixture into small cakes.
- Fry in a pan until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve on a plate with tomato sauce or other dressings.
- Baked potato chips:
Summary: Baked potato chips are a healthy snack option that is low in fat and high in fiber.
Ingredients: potatoes, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper.
Steps:
- Wash the potatoes and cut them into thin slices.
- Season with olive oil, salt and black pepper.
- Spread the potato slices flat on a baking sheet.
- Place in a preheated oven and bake until crispy.
- Remove, cool and serve.
- Beef stew with potatoes:
Introduction: Beef stew with potatoes is a classic home-cooked dish with delicious meat and soft and glutinous potatoes.
Ingredients: Beef, potatoes, onions, carrots, salt, ground black pepper, tomato paste.
Steps:
- Cut the beef into cubes, cut the potatoes, onions, carrots into cubes.
- The beef is first fried in oil until golden brown on the surface.
- Add the onion and carrots and stir-fry.
- Add the potatoes, tomato paste, water and simmer until the beef and potatoes are cooked through.
- Adjust the flavor and serve.
From a health point of view, butter potatoes are a nutritious dish, but considering that butter is higher in calories, you can reduce the amount of butter appropriately, or use olive oil instead of some butter to achieve a lower fat health effect.
When cooking buttered small potatoes, I usually choose fresh potatoes and make sure the potato chunks are evenly sized so that they are consistently cooked when baked. Also, I like to add some fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the seasoning to add aroma and depth to the dish. Through constant experimentation and adjustment, I found that this cooking method was able to preserve the original flavor of the potatoes to the greatest extent and add more flavor at the same time.
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