Charlotte Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I started a course at the uni here last night and we had to do the obilgatory 'getting to know you' bit at the beginning of the class. The tutor broke the ice by asking us to add to our name/where we're from etc, our favourite potato (the way it's cooked more than the type specifically). So, what is yours? Mine is jacket potato, cooked for many hours in the oven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Mash, got to be Mash. I love mash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Either a lovely roasted King Edward, or a large baking potato, microwaved until soft in the middle, then grilled until crispy covered in butter and some salt. It's easy, quick and tastes fantastic! And I'm having a jacket later for dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Dauphinoise if a special meal, home made chips (blanched in boiling water, then cooked in cool oil until soft, then plunged into hot oil until crisp) if not, covered in sea salt and cracked black pepper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJA/D865/FBVHEBAV/FJAD865FBVHEBAV.MEDIUM.gif I don't have a real preference, I like them all equally... but some more than others... I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 home made chips (blanched in boiling water, then cooked in cool oil until soft, then plunged into hot oil until crisp) if not, covered in sea salt and cracked black pepper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Maris Piper ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Maris Piper ftw How are you cooking them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Maris Pipers roasted. Parboil. Shake them a bit to rough up, then into hot goose fat, adding a few sprigs of rosemary and some whole, unpeeled garlic cloves halfway through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 How are you cooking them? It's an incredibly versatile potato. I like to bake, chip or indeed mash them In terms of 'cooking' preference, I'm tied between chips and mash. I think ultimately I would go with mash - with Lurpak butter of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 It's an incredibly versatile potato. I like to bake, chip or indeed mash them I'm reading that with Lloyd Grossman in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato!!! O Baby.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Mini jackets anyone? with garlic butter of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Chips. We can't sway you with any other potato preparations then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 We can't sway you with any other potato preparations then? Chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Another vote for the roasted Maris Piper here. Rubbish for boiling but for roast, jacket or homemade chips they're the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Chips. With gravy ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 With gravy ?? ooh, now you're talking! I bet you make really good gravy too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Check out Hestons advise, I as a chef can't even get my head around the prep time !! some good potato info though ! http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/heston_blumenthal/article542776.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 With gravy ?? ooh, now you're talking! I bet you make really good gravy too I'm curious, what knowledge do you have of tooquicktostop that makes you believe he does good gravy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm curious, what knowledge do you have of tooquicktostop that makes you believe he does good gravy? Check out Hestons advise, I as a chef can't even get my head around the prep time !! Ah, didn't realise you are a Chef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm curious, what knowledge do you have of tooquicktostop that makes you believe he does good gravy? It's the way he writes. You can tell so much about a person.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 I've noticed the humble new potato doesn't get a big up very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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