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Potato Dishes

Boiled Potatoes

The basic: even-sized peeled potatoes started in cold salted water, simmered for about 20 minutes, drained and dried in the covered pan before serving.

  • Serves 10
  • About 25 min
  • Vegan
  • British

Method

  1. Cut the potatoes to an even size.

  2. Place the potatoes in a saucepan with salt, cover with cold water, bring to the boil, skim and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.

  3. Strain off the water and place the potatoes on a warm part of the stove for a few minutes with the lid on, to allow them to dry before serving.

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See also

Shopping list for 10 portions

Fruit & veg

Store cupboard (check you have)

Converted from the original Cookeryonline recipe card (No. 7).