Simple Steamed Potatoes Recipe: Enjoy the Sweetness of Sumi Potatoes with Their Skins!
Easy and Delicious Steamed Potatoes: A Secret Method to Preserve the Healthy Flavor of Sumi Potato Skins
Potatoes, a staple in our diets! Among them, Sumi potatoes, meaning ‘superior’ and ‘beautiful,’ are known for their fluffy texture and delightful sweetness. As a starchy potato with lower starch content and high moisture, they are perfect for steaming. Potatoes are rich in anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant, which offers excellent anti-cancer effects, including prostate cancer prevention, and aids in reducing inflammation, oxidation, and fat. Steaming them with the skin on not only boosts their nutritional value but also enhances their flavor profile. These steamed potatoes are a perfect snack for kids or a satisfying meal. Let’s make them now!
Ingredients- 8 medium Sumi potatoes
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, the most crucial step for delicious steamed potatoes: washing! Since we’ll be eating them with the skin on, rinse them under running water and scrub thoroughly with your hands or a vegetable brush to remove all dirt and debris. Once the potatoes are clean, they are ready for the steamer.
Step 2
Make shallow cross-shaped scores on each potato with a knife. Avoid cutting too deep, as this can cause the potatoes to break apart. A light score that will open up as they cook is sufficient. This scoring helps the potatoes cook evenly and allows them to open up attractively during steaming.
Step 3
Now, arrange the potatoes in your steamer basket. Once the water in the steamer is boiling, cook on high heat for about 5 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to medium and steam for 20-25 minutes. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size and type of potato. They are done when a fork or skewer can easily pierce them. Finally, reduce the heat to low and let them steam for an additional 10 minutes. This steaming period allows them to become incredibly moist and tender all the way through, ensuring they don’t dry out.
Step 4
Your delicious steamed potatoes, brimming with steam, are ready! Enjoy them hot for a wonderful combination of the skin’s savory notes and the potato’s natural sweetness. Eating the skin is not only healthier but also significantly enhances the overall flavor.
Step 5
These warm steamed potatoes are a fantastic snack on their own, but you can elevate them by adding a little butter or honey. They are a healthy treat that children absolutely love, and you’ll find yourself using this method every time you steam potatoes from now on!
