Saturday Recipes - 12/30/2023

“A good day starts and ends with a plate of perfectly roasted potatoes.”

Why do we soak potatoes in water before roasting?

Soaking potatoes in water helps remove excess starch. Excess starch can prevent the potatoes from cooking evenly and create a gummy or sticky texture on the outside of your potatoes. Cold water is used because hot water would react with the starch activating it, making it harder to separate from the potatoes.

Happy Cooking,

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🤔 Today’s Trivia Question

In which country did the practice of roasting potatoes, particularly in the form of roast potatoes, become popular, and what key ingredient is often added for flavor in this traditional dish? (Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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🤔 Answer to Today’s Trivia Question

The practice of roasting potatoes, particularly in the form of roast potatoes, became popular in the United Kingdom. In this traditional dish, a key ingredient often added for flavor is rosemary.