How to Peel a Raw Potato Quickly
- 1). Using a brush, clean your potato by scrubbing under cold water. Remove any potato eyes or dark spots by using the rounded top of the peeler or a small paring knife. Using a clockwise hand motion, dig into the potato with your utensil.
- 2). Hold the potato in an angled position. The bottom should touch your cutting board.
- 3). Using a medium-strength, downward motion, run your vegetable peeler against the potato to remove the skin. Be careful to keep your fingers clear of the vegetable peeler, especially when you peel around the ends. When you start to peel the ends of the potato, rotate the potato to its side and continue to peel in a straight, downward motion.
- 4). Place your potato in cool water until you are ready to use it.
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