Is there a way to revive an old potato?

I was making mashed potatoes the other day and one of the potatoes I had was a little old. It was not as firm, and was slightly wrinkled than the potatoes I'd just bought. I didn't use it at all.

Is there a way to revive an old potato? For instance, with celery, I sometimes stick it in a cup of water for re-crisping.

Best Answer

Cut out any green parts then remove the skin. If you can see any remaining green parts after the skin is removed then cut them out too. What you'll have at this point will likely look and feel like any other peeled potato except with bits cut out. If it still feels soft or looks unusual throw it out, otherwise its fine. Just a normal potato whose skin had gone a bit wrinkly and soft.

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Quick Answer about "Is there a way to revive an old potato?"

Potatoes – peel and place in a bowl of water. Spinach – either stand in a glass of water or place the leaves only in a bowl of water. Broccoli – trim bottom and place in a bowl or glass of water or cut florets and place in a bowl of water until crisp.

How do you fix old potatoes?

However, if the potato has turned wrinkly, it is best to just throw the potato away. Green-tinged potatoes are those which have been exposed to light and hence, their solanine levels go high.

Can you use old wrinkled potatoes?

What happens if you eat bad potatoes? Bad potatoes contain high levels of solanine and can cause solanine poisoning. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, headache, dizziness, among other things.

What happens if you eat an old potato?

Raw potatoes should be firm to the touch with tight skin that's free of large bruises, black spots, or other blemishes. If a potato has become soft or mushy, you should throw it out. Though it's normal for potatoes to smell earthy or nutty, a musty or moldy odor is a hallmark of spoilage.

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