Le Cordon Bleu

Potato Preparation: Peeling a Potato

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Cuisine Foundations

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 2010

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  1. Rinse the potato under cold water to remove any remaining soil.

  2. Peel the potato first lengthwise.

  3. Finish by peeling the ends and removing any blemishes with the tip of the peeler.

  4. To remove eyes, use the tip of the peeler. Insert at a shallow angle.

  5. Turn to remove.

  6. Peeled potatoes should be stored submerged in cold water until ready to use.

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