How to Boil Potatoes (with Flavour)
Wholesome and flavourful Boiled Potatoes via the stove top, microwave or Pressure Cooker.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Little Potato Company Potatoes*
- 1 medium dried bay leaf
- 1 medium garlic clove skin on, left whole
- 1 tsp salt**
- cold water to fill pot/bowl
Instructions
Stove Top:
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Place potatoes, bay leaf, garlic clove, and salt in a medium to large sized sauce pan. Cover potatoes 2" above with water.
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Place sauce pan over high heat and heat to a boil. Boil for 12-15 minutes or until a knife or fork pierces easy into the potatoes.
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Drain, discard garlic and by leaf. Enjoy!
Microwave:
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Place potatoes, bay leaf, garlic clove, and salt in a large microwave proof bowl or container. Cover potatoes 2" above with water.
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Cook at high heat for 10-12 minutes in the microwave.
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Drain, discard garlic and by leaf. Enjoy!
Instant Pot:
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Place potatoes, bay leaf, garlic clove, and salt in Instant Pot. Cover potatoes 2" above with water.
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Cook at high pressure with the SEAL valve closed for 2 minutes with a natural release OR 3 minutes with a quick release.
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Drain, discard garlic and by leaf. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
* I used Little Potato Company's Terrific Trio potatoes for their lovely colours and unique flavours. Dynamic Duo or any of the Little Potato Company's potatoes will work well in this recipe.
** My preference is Sea Salt in this recipe, however, any salt will do.