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storing potatoes
Store potatoes in a well ventilated cool dark place. A heavy paper bag or
cardboard box makes a good storage container. Don't put them in the fridge
as the flavour changes will be noticeable. Always remove them from any plastic
packaging unless it is the well ventilated type with open weave mesh which
allows the potatoes to 'breathe'. Potatoes bruise easily so handle them
carefully.
don't buy green potatoes
When potatoes are exposed to light they can develop a green colour resulting
in chlorophyll formation in the surface layers. Associated with this is
the formation of a toxic alkaloid, solanine. The amount of green pigment
depends on the intensity of the light, length of exposure and age of potato.
New potatoes are really susceptible to greening. Some varieties have quite
a yellow flesh so don't confuse this with greening. If you do purchase potatoes
with lots of greening return them to your retailer. If there are small amounts
of greening, simply peel or scrape away the greening and use the potato
normally.
Natural dirt and dust on potatoes can help to keep them fresher so it is
best not to wash them until you are ready to cook them - or if you buy ready
washed buy small quantities regularly. |
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