Recommendations for choosing the right tubers. Potato-accordion and other dishes

Potato is one of the most popular vegetable products in the world. Prepare from it you can a huge number of dishes. This, for example, potato-accordion, appetizing mashed potatoes, unique draniki and many other, equally tasty dishes.

But for the successful preparation of dishes from potatoes, you must choose the right grade.

In cooking, there is only one criterion for its classification. This is the level of starch in the tubers.

"Flour" potatoes have a high level of its availability. Tubers have a rough, cork-like skin and have a dry structure. When cooking such a potato will boil, so it will be an ideal option for adding to baking, production of French fries and lush puree.

"Multipurpose" potato, which has an average level of starch. Tubers are usually long and white, there are round variants of yellow color, and also purple. Such varieties are ideal for steaming, perfect for baking, stewing, grilling and frying.

"Waxy" potatoes have a low level of starch. Its distinctive external feature is the presence of a shiny peel. Such potatoes are ideal for those cases when, after cooking, the tubers must keep their shape. For example, when boiled or baked potatoes are served in its entirety, potato-accordion, as well as salads or ragout are made.

Let's start cooking.

Puree

Mashed potatoes are loved by many. But in order to make a delicious dish, it is recommended to follow the basic rules and recommendations. For cooking, you need to peel a kilogram of "flour" potatoes from the peel. Boil it whole in salted water. At the very end, drain the water and add a glass of hot milk and fifty grams of butter. Beat all ingredients with a blender, making small fire. Immediately turn off the gas, add another amount of butter. The dish can be served on the table.

Potato-accordion

As it was mentioned, potato-accordion is prepared from "wax" tubers. It is necessary to take ten medium specimens, wash them and gently clean them. Next, make vertical incisions, not reaching the end. Grate all the tubers with salt and vegetable oil. Then in each incision insert on a thin slice of ham and cheese. Put the tubers in a greased form, top with a mesh of mayonnaise. The potato-accordion is prepared in the oven for forty minutes. The temperature should not be more than one hundred and eighty degrees. This dish can also be made with vegetables and pieces of fish.

Draniki

Young potatoes are ideal for cooking pancakes. We offer a classic recipe. It is necessary to peel three hundred grams of potatoes and grate on a large grater. Medium-sized onion cut very finely. Mix the vegetables and add to them two large spoons of sour cream, half a cup of flour, two eggs and a little salt. While making the dough, heat the frying pan, which has Teflon coating. Using a spoon, spread the dough, fry the pancakes on both sides for seven minutes. Serve immediately, with sour cream.

But the most unique dish is fried potatoes with porcini mushrooms. It is necessary to wash five large mushrooms and clean them from contamination. Cut them into large pieces and put them under the lid. At this time, clean six large tubers, cut into strips and cook the fried potatoes in another pan. At the very end, add to it mushrooms, a little salt and a hundred grams of butter. Wait until it melts, turn off the fire and leave the dish under the lid for about fifteen minutes. Serve with salted cucumbers and tomatoes.

Bon Appetit!