There are certain ways to freeze potatoes, but you need to bear in mind that cooked potatoes are always easier to freeze. You can try freezing raw potatoes but you may get mixed results because they sometimes develop a grainy or watery texture during freezing. It means that if you are going to free dishes that have unbaked potatoes, you will be better off taking off those potatoes and add fresh ones later. It is important to store raw potatoes in a cool, dark place and never put them in your refrigerator. Once frozen, you can use potatoes within a couple of months. Keep reading to learn more about how to freeze potatoes in the right way.
A Step by Step Guide to Freeze Potatoes for General Use
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Buy potatoes carefully: When you want to freeze potatoes, the first step is to ensure that you buy the best ones. Buy them at the peak of their growing season. Ensure they are all fresh and have fewer bruises with no sprouts.
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Wash potatoes properly: Clean any dirt or debris on potatoes. You can use a stiff-bristled brush for this purpose.
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Peel the potatoes: Once washed, you can now peel the potatoes using a peeler. You can even scrape them off and then rinse them. Now, they are ready for blanching. Be sure to chop large potatoes before blanching.
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Prepare the bowl: Take a large bowl or pot and fill it up with water. Now, boil it over high heat. Also, get a bowl filled with ice water.
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Add the potatoes in the water: Put them all into the boiling water and let them to blanch for 3-4 minutes. This ensures that there remains no organism on potatoes.
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Take them out of the pot: Now, remove the potatoes and put them in the ice water. You can use a slotted spoon or something else to transfer potatoes directly from hot water to the water. Let them sit there for 10 minutes or so. Take them out and pat them dry.
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Pack them in storage bags: You will need airtight storage bags for this purpose; a freezer-safe container will work just fine. Just ensure that the potatoes are completely dry before you put them the bags.
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Store them in the freezer; they will be usable up to a year.
