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Boiled Potatoes with Butter

4 servings
Vegetarian Diet, Czech Boiling

The beauty of boiled potatoes with butter lies in their simplicity. A few quality ingredients transform into a satisfying and delicious experience, highlighting the power of unadorned flavors.

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Tom the Chef Tom the Chef Founder
February 12, 2024
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  • 20 min.
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Ingredients:

* Waxy potatoes (e.g., red potatoes, white potatoes, yellow potatoes, etc.) are the best kind for boiling since they have lower starch content and hold their shape better. Read more about waxy potatoes here. But I often opt for Russet potatoes, which are actually starchy, not waxy. It is harder to properly cook them without them falling apart (they are more suitable for mashed potatoes). I do so for convenience, since I usually only have Russet potatoes at home, and if I accidentally cook them a little longer, a slightly mushy texture is not a problem for me.

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Best served with:

Dutch Schnitzel
Fried Cheese
Chicken Schnitzel

Directions:

1. Potato Preparation:

Let’s start preparing boiled potatoes with butter by rinsing the potatoes.

1.1.

Rinse potatoes under cold water.

1.2. Then peel potatoes and dice them into uniform dice.

Notes: 

  • The size is up to you; I usually go with dice of about ½  to ¾”. Some may prefer even larger pieces.
  • Just to let you know, a larger size means a longer cooking time.
  • Not every piece needs to be uniform – the end pieces will always be smaller, and there’s no need to discard them.

1.3.

Place into a medium pot and then fill the pot with water (about 1” above the level of the potatoes).

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2. Cooking:

2.1.

Cover the pot with a lid and place it on a high-heat burner.

2.2.

Bring to a boil.

2.3. Lower heat to medium and cook with occasional stirring until fully cooked (about 12 – 15 minutes).

Tip:
Take one out and taste it to ensure it is done before terminating the cooking.

2.4.

Drain the water by pouring it over a colander and then return the potatoes to the pot.

3. Finalize Boiled Potatoes with Butter:

3.1. Add into the pot:

3 TBSP of butter
½ TSP of salt
Pinch of ground pepper

Thoroughly (but genly) fold them together with a spatula.

3.2.

Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Tip for serving:

If you want to serve them in a beautiful way use measuring cups for plating (the perfect size is ½ or 1 Cup). Scoop potatoes with the cup, smooth with a spatula, and then flip onto the plate. If it doesn’t come out of the cup by itself, lightly tap the top of the cup.

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