Here's a tip for cooking mashed potatoes and rice that is energy efficient and it saves a lot of time. I got this idea from the cookbook "Dinner Is Ready" by Deanna Buxton, pages 65-66.
Mashed Potatoes:
Bring a pot of cubed potatoes to a full boil, then turn off the heat. Leave the pan on the burner and cover with a tight-fitting lid. The potatoes will be ready to mash in about three hours.
Rice:
Measure rice and water into a pan. Bring to a full boil. Turn off the heat and leave the pan on the burner. Cover pan with a tight-fitting lid. The rice will be fluffy and perfect in approximately three hours.
And guess what? It really works! I have tried it for both rice and potatoes. They turn out great every time. It's not a super frugal tip, but this shortcut will save you time, and save you a little energy on your stove because it doesn't have to be on so long. And, you don't have to be home while the potatoes and rice are cooking. You can leave and when you come home, it will be ready to eat.
I've also heard the same thing for spaghetti. Bring noodles and water to boil with lid, turn off stove, and let sit for 10 minutes. I haven't tried it though.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip!! Would it work on a gas stove?
ReplyDeleteI don't know about a a gas stove, as mine is an electric cook top, but I would imagine so. It's just about keeping the heat. Give it a try, using just a small amount of potatoes so you don't waste any and let us know!
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