Steam the potatoes for 30-40 minutes, depending on the level of the tray and the size of the potatoes.
How to steam potatoes
You will need – potatoes, water
1. Fill the water compartment with water, switch the steamer to the “on” mode, measure out the potatoes.
2. While the water is boiling, wash the potatoes and distribute in 1 layer in a pan.
3. Place a tray of potatoes over steam and cook for 30 minutes, large potatoes for 40 minutes.
Delicious facts
How long to steam the pieces
Cook the potato pieces for 15-20 minutes.
How to steam without a steamer
Put the potatoes in a sieve and place over a saucepan with boiling water, cover tightly. It is important that there are not very many potatoes so that the steam can freely process all the potatoes. Cook for the same amount, 30-40 minutes. You can use a multicooker in the same way. Or cook in a multicooker in a special steam tray on the “Steam cooking” mode.
How long to steam potatoes with other whole vegetables
Beets and carrots take longer to cook than potatoes, so they should be placed on the lower tray. But the potatoes should be placed on the upper level of the steamer, where cooking is slower – then all the vegetables will cook in about the same time.
It is very convenient to cook potatoes in a double boiler, because water has a very gentle effect on the peel, so even easily boiled potatoes retain their shape and do not fall apart in mashed potatoes.
Gentle boiling allows the potatoes to retain nutrients, while steamed potatoes are considered the most delicious.
