Potatoes are a common ingredient in daily life, rich in nutrients, delicious in taste, and prepared in a variety of ways. However, when it comes to sautéing potatoes, many people encounter a question: how far can potatoes be fried before they can be eaten? Can you eat sautéed potatoes that are medium-rare? How can you tell? This article will answer these questions in detail for you.
1. Can potatoes be fried for seven or eight minutes?
First, we need to understand how well potatoes are cooked in relation to their taste, nutrient content, and safety. Generally speaking, the starch in potatoes needs to gelatinize at high temperatures to present a refreshing taste, while eating raw can easily lead to indigestion. In addition, potatoes that are not fully ripe may contain some solanine, which is a toxic substance to humans. Therefore, to ensure the taste, nutritional value, and safety of potatoes, we usually need to sauté them until they are fully cooked.
So, is it possible to eat potatoes that have been fried for seven or eight medium boils? Generally speaking, if the surface of the potato is pale yellow, it can be easily penetrated by poking it with chopsticks, and there is no obvious raw taste, and this level of potato is edible. However, if the potatoes are dark in color and raw, it is recommended to stir-fry them for a while until they are fully cooked.
2. How to tell if potatoes are fried?
1.Observe the color: Cooked potatoes have a uniform yellowish surface, while unripe potatoes have a darker color.
2.Poke with chopsticks: Gently poke the surface of the potato with chopsticks, if it can be easily penetrated and there is no obvious raw taste, it means that the potato is ripe. If it feels hard or has a noticeable pinching sensation, the potatoes are undercooked.
3.Listen to the sound: When the potatoes are almost cooked, you can listen to the sound in the pan. If you hear a "crackling" sound in the pot, it means that the potatoes are almost ready to be fried. If the sound is dull, it means that the potatoes still need to be stir-fried.
4.Tasting: The most straightforward way is to grab a piece of potato and taste it. If the taste is refreshing and there is no raw taste, it means that the potatoes are fully ripe; If it feels hard or has a noticeable pinching sensation, it means that you still need to continue stir-frying.
In conclusion, in order to guarantee the taste, nutritional value and safety of potatoes, we recommend sautéing potatoes until they are fully cooked. If you fry until it is medium-rare, you can judge whether you need to continue stir-frying by observing the color, poking with chopsticks, listening to the sound, and tasting. At the same time, in order to ensure food safety, avoid eating potatoes that are not fully ripe, especially for those varieties that are prone to solanine.