Easy Unique Way to Boil and Peel Potatoes

Posted for my mom who has terrible arthritis in her fingers. This makes it so much easier. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4W0qIPJmoo&feature=player_embedded

Ingredients

1 serv.
  • idaho potato

    (any quantity or type desired)

  • boiling water

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pot with tight fitting lid of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    To prepare the potatoes take a very sharp knife and score the potato entirely around the center. With a pair of cooking tongs, place the potatoes into the boiling water and cover with lid. Let simmer for about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove potatoes and place into a bowl filled with water and ice. Let them cool to the touch; just a few minutes. Holding the potato in both palms on either end, with thumbs pull away the skin from the center removing all from the potato in 2 pieces. Repeat for all potatoes.

Source: food.com
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