Cooking baby potatoes in the microwave is a quick and convenient method. Here's a simple step-by-step guide to help you do it:
Ingredients:
- Baby potatoes
- Water
- Salt (optional)
- Butter or olive oil (optional)
- Herbs and spices (optional)
Instructions:
Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
If you prefer to keep the skin on, you can leave it intact. Otherwise, you can peel the potatoes using a vegetable peeler.
Take a microwave-safe dish or a microwaveable bowl. Place the baby potatoes in the dish, ensuring they are in a single layer for even cooking.
Add enough water to cover the bottom of the dish. This will help create steam and prevent the potatoes from drying out.
Optionally, you can add a pinch of salt to the water to enhance the flavor of the potatoes.
Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or a microwave-safe microwave plate cover. If you don't have a cover, you can use microwave-safe plastic wrap with a few small holes to allow steam to escape.
Microwave the potatoes on high power. The cooking time will depend on the quantity of potatoes and the wattage of your microwave. As a general guideline, start with 5 minutes for a small portion and increase the time as needed. For larger quantities, you may need to cook them in batches.
After the initial cooking time, carefully remove the dish from the microwave using oven mitts or a towel, as it will be hot.
Check the doneness of the potatoes by inserting a fork or a sharp knife into one of them. The potatoes should be tender when fully cooked.
If the potatoes are not yet done, you can continue microwaving them in 1-minute increments until they reach the desired tenderness.
Once the baby potatoes are cooked, drain any excess water from the dish.
Optionally, you can add some butter or olive oil and your favorite herbs and spices to the cooked potatoes for added flavor. Toss the potatoes gently to coat them evenly.
Serve the baby potatoes hot as a delicious side dish or enjoy them as a healthy snack.
Remember that microwave cooking times can vary, so it's best to monitor the progress and adjust accordingly. Be cautious when handling the hot dish, and always use microwave-safe containers and covers to ensure safe cooking.