When and how is it done?

Before enjoying, it's time to wash

Potatoes from the supermarket are usually pre-cleaned. You can only remove contamination from these after peeling. However, if the peel is very earthy, you should wash the tubers before further processing:

1. Put cold water in the sink and add the potatoes.
2. Let it soak for a short time so that the dirt loosens.
3. Thoroughly brush the potatoes with a special vegetable brush. You should refrain from using the dish brush, as detergent residue could be transferred to the tubers.
4. A sponge with a scouring side is suitable for small triplets.
5. Drain the water and fill the basin again with cold water.
6. Thoroughly clean the potatoes again.
7. Pluck off any germs and remove your eyes.
8. Let yourself go under the water green spots on the potatoes, that contain toxic glycoalkaloids, see better. Cut this out generously.

Under no circumstances should you wash them

Potatoes before storage, because that would spoil them much faster.

Peel potatoes

Depending on the recipe, you can now remove the skin from the raw potatoes with a potato peeler or boil them first and then peel them:

• Score the skin all around with a sharp knife.
• Boil potatoes until cooked through. Don't let it get too soft or they will fall apart.
• Put it off briefly.
• The shell can now be easily removed with your fingers and almost in one go.