Small PotatoesPotatoesThese are simply the familiar potatoes we all know.Because there are different varieties of potatoes, small potatoes are called "small potatoes" because they are small in size and round, like a small ball.Small potatoes are difficult to slice, but there are many ways to cook them, such as braised small potatoes, baked small potatoes, and cumin-flavored small potatoes. Here, we will learn how to cook small potatoes and their nutritional value, cooking techniques, and peeling tips.

Ways to cook small potatoes

If you don't know how to cook small potatoes, but you want to make a unique dish, then you have come to the right place. Here, I will share different ways to cook small potatoes. Choose one to try.

I. Braised Small Potatoes

Ingredients: Small potatoes, salt,Ginger, Green onions, star anise, old-style soy sauce,Light soy sauce,,Doubanjiang, vegetable oil,SugarSteps:

1. Peel and wash the small potatoes, then soak them in water;

2. Sauté ginger and star anise, then put the small potatoes in a pot and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, then add doubanjiang, light soy sauce, old-style soy sauce, and sugar, stir-fry until the potatoes are colored;

3. Add an appropriate amount of warm water, salt, and green onions, and simmer for half an hour. Make sure the water covers the small potatoes to prevent burning.

Finally, remove the pot and cook over high heat.II. Baked Small Potatoes

Ingredients: Small potatoes,

Olive oil, BlackPepper, saltSteps:1. Peel and wash the small potatoes, then cut them into small pieces and put them in a large bowl. Add an appropriate amount of olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and mix well;

2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then put the prepared small potatoes in the baking sheet. Preheat to 180 degrees and bake for 20 minutes.

III. Naturally Baked Small PotatoesIngredients: Small potatoes, vegetable oil, salt,Sichuan peppercorns, cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, green onions

Steps:

1. First, put Sichuan peppercorns and salt in a pot, add a little water and cook over low heat until the Sichuan peppercorns release their aroma, then remove the pot. Use a tool to grind the Sichuan peppercorns and salt together, and make Sichuan peppercorn salt;

2. Wash the small potatoes, do not peel, put them in a pot, and cook them in water. After cooling, peel the small potatoes.3. Heat the pot, add vegetable oil, and fry the small potatoes. Then press them slightly, and continue to fry the small potatoes until they are golden brown.4. Finally, sprinkle with Sichuan peppercorn salt, cumin seeds, and green onions, and stir well. The fragrant small potatoes are ready to be served.

Nutritional Value of Small Potatoes

The nutritional value of small potatoes is the same as that of the usual large potatoes we eat. They are rich in nutrients, including starch,

Protein, fat, dietary fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc.Small potatoes contain a lot of dietary fiber, which helps promote intestinal peristalsis and removes excess oil and garbage from the body. It has the effects of preventing constipation and preventing cancer.；

Small potatoes are rich in potassium and low in sodium, which can increase satiety and help reduce fat intake. It can gradually metabolize excess fat, helping to lose weight and reduce waistline.

In addition, small potatoes have anti-aging, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-arteriosclerosis effects.

Small potatoes are so nutritious, and small potatoes are also recommended for a balanced diet.

Precautions for Small PotatoesWhen eating, we should pay attention to the precautions for different foods.To eat small potatoes in a more scientific and healthy way, the following is the precautions for eating small potatoes.

1. If the skin turns green and has sprouts, the small potatoes contain a lot of solanine, which can cause poisoning if eaten.

2. When eating potatoes, peel them and remove the sprouts. Because the sprouts are the place where toxins accumulate in the potato.

3. It is normal for small potatoes to turn black when cut, and it will not harm the body.4. You can soak the cut small potatoes in water to remove excess starch.

5. Do not peel too much of the small potatoes. The thinner the better, because the skin of the small potatoes contains a lot of nutrients. If you haven't cooked them yet, you can put them in cold water.

Add a few drops of vinegar to the water, which can make the small potatoes white.Small Potato Peeling Tips

The small potatoes are small, which makes it difficult to peel them with a knife.

So many people don't like to buy small potatoes because it's hard to peel.

However, I will share a peeling technique for small potatoes with you, so you don't have to worry about it.

1. Prepare a sheet of aluminum foil, the kind used for baking;

2. Tear the aluminum foil into a ball;3. Rub the aluminum foil ball on the surface of the small potatoes.4. Put the small potatoes in water. The potato skin will float to the surface.

Try this method, it's much easier than using a knife to peel.

Baby potatoes are small in size, making it difficult and inconvenient to peel them by hand. They often fall apart or can easily injure your hands.Because of this, many people prefer to buy larger, round potatoes that are easier to peel.However, I'm going to share a trick for peeling baby potatoes, so you won't have to worry about them falling apart or injuring your hands. This can be done in a few simple steps.

1. Prepare a sheet of aluminum foil, the kind we use for baking.2. Place the shiny side of the aluminum foil facing outwards and then roll it into a ball.3. Rub the aluminum foil ball over the surface of the baby potato, making sure to cover every part of the skin.

4. Then, place the baby potato in a bowl of water. The peeled skin will float to the surface.

Moms, try this method! It's much easier and more convenient than peeling with a knife.

Then place the peeled potatoes in water, and the removed potato skins will float to the surface.

Moms, try this method! It's much easier and more practical than peeling with a knife.