Sometimes even the simplest tasks in the kitchen feel like a tedious chore. And one such task is peeling potatoes. The skins cling stubbornly to uneven surfaces, vegetable peelers can feel awkward, and before you know it, the kitchen counter is covered in thin strips of potato skin. If you also feel this way, we have short-listed some simple and easy hacks for peeling potatoes, along with the one that works the best and why.
The easiest potato-peeling trick may be skipping the peeling altogether, according to experts. One can also use a clean and new food-safe scrubbing pad to remove the dirt and thin skins quickly. Hold several potatoes under running water and gently scrub their surfaces to see how fast the trick works. If we go by science, potato skins are edible when the potatoes are properly cleaned and prepared, and they can provide additional texture to many dishes. They are rich in fiber too, so leaving them intact also helps potatoes hold their shape during roasting and boiling. However, some people also believe that the best method depends on the potato and the dish.