About potatoes
what type of starch potatoes are there?
high, medium, low
when sauteing what type of exterior and interior does it have?
cripsy extrerior and tender interior
I’m yellow, crispy, and live in a bag. Kids love me with burgers. What am I?
French fries
new potatoes have what type of starch and what type of moisture?
low starch and high moisture
when boiling the first step is to place the potatoes where?
in a pot full of cold water
what are all potatoes
tubers
when deep frying what temperature do you fry fat at?
350-370 F
Why did the potato buy sunscreen?
It didn’t want to fry.
what color is sweet potatoes on the inside?
orange
when deep frying potatoes you blanch fries for how long in what temperature?
30 seconds in 300 F
sweet potatoes are good for what?
boiling, baking, puréeing, roasting
baked or boiled potatoes
why dont potatoes want to fight?
because they dont want to get mashed
true or false
yams is related to sweet potatoes?
false
when preparing mashed potatoes what size do you cut the potatoes into?
whats different ways to cook new potatoes?
boiling, steaming, roasting
what is the last step after boiling, steaming, and baking?
combine with other ingredients
Why did the potato get detention?
It was caught peeling out of class.
yellow fleshed potatoes are good for?
mashing, puréeing, baking, frying
where do you cook potatoes on top of when your baking potatoes?
oven rack or a sheet pan.
what temperature do you store potatoes?
45% to 55%
what deep frying what do you do immediately after?
serve the fries do not hold it out.
I’m golden outside, fluffy inside. Restaurants serve me loaded with pride. What am I?
Baked potato
chefs/all purpose potatoes are good for?
mashing, puréeing, braising, sautéing
when deep frying potatoes what color does the the potatoes look when its completely cooked?
golden brown