How to Cook Potato - Cooking Times
Tubers
Season: Spring, Autumn
Preparation
Remove sprouts (contain solanine)
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
15〜20分
From cold water
Whole. Done when a skewer slides through easily
🔥 Stir-fry
5〜8分
Julienned: cook directly. Larger pieces: parboil first
📡 Microwave
3〜5分
1 potato (150g) at 600W for about 4 min. Wrap in plastic
♨️ Steam
15〜20分
Whole or quartered. Finishes fluffy
Common Mistakes
- Starting from boiling water causes outside to crumble while inside stays hard — always start from cold water
- Forgetting to remove sprouts — can cause solanine poisoning