2006-12-27 06:34:49 · 16 answers · asked by oneoffours 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
about 20 minutes depending on how thick you cut the chunks
2006-12-27 06:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by paulamathers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you boil it in a pot, check after about 20 minutes by poking one of the potatoes with a fork. If it is soft, then it is ready. If it is not soft, then leave it and check again in 10 minutes with the same routine.
If you cut them up into cubes, then they will cook faster.
Here's a recipe:
Don't peel the skin of the potatoes, and after they are done cooking, mash them in a bowl. Add butter, milk, salt, and garlic powder. You have a delicious mashed potato recipe! Enjoy.
2006-12-27 14:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by Marianne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be 20-35 minutes, depending on the size (and your altitude). Whole or cubed? Regardless, they should all be about the same size. The smaller they are cubed, the faster they'll boil.
Add enough water to just cover the potaotoes, do not boil with a lid on. They're done when a fork can easily pierce through.
2006-12-27 14:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by RaynorShine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When boiling the potatoes, put potatoes in when the water bubbles a lot. after u put them in, wait until the water bubbles a lot again. drain potatoes and put in a pot, add water. (about 5-6 mins. length) with a large spoon, mash potatoes. enjoy!
2006-12-27 14:49:38 · answer #4 · answered by <3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until tender when pierced with a fork. Cooking time varies with size of potato, whether or not you're boiling them whole or cut up and they type of potato .. i.e. red potatoes and Yukon golds cook faster than russet/idaho.
2006-12-27 14:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by sassy n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boil on med-high-/ high until a fork goes in the potatoe smooth but not to were it will fall apart . you may want to check all the potatoes since all potaotes shapes are different and if you boil them whole or cut them up the same size. time varies on your stove gas/electric for me
2006-12-27 14:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by on roller coaster called LIFE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the potatoes break apart with a fork then they are about ready to mash
2006-12-27 14:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by ken s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mashed potates taste better when you leave the skin on, cut into quarters, boil til soft, mash with garlic and butter
2006-12-27 14:41:54 · answer #8 · answered by auntiefuzzzie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not important. just stick a fork in one to ascertain whether it is soft enough to mash.
2006-12-27 14:44:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just boil them and then keep checking them by sticking a toothpick or a fork in them and if it is soft then its done if its kinda hard to get the fork or toothpick in then its not done!!
2006-12-27 14:46:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋