If you need to quickly cook jacket potatoes for a salad, breakfast or side dish, but don’t want to stand at the stove for 30 minutes, there is a simple and proven method. It does not require water, does not stain dishes, and does not create a cloud of steam in the kitchen.
You will need:
Jacket potatoes – 2–3 pcs.
Water – 2-3 tbsp. l.
Paper towel or cotton napkin
Microwave
How to cook:
- Wash the potatoes, do not peel the skins.
- Dampen a paper towel or cloth and wring it out lightly.
- Wrap each tuber in a wet napkin.
- Place the packages in the microwave without the bag.
- Cook on high for 6-8 minutes.
- Let stand for 2 minutes. The potatoes will cook and become even softer.
- Unfold and use. The peel can be easily removed if necessary.
This method is especially good for even cooking, since all the tubers are heated equally.
Bon appetit!
